sour

//saʊər//
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Adjective

sourCanonical form
sourerComparative
sourestSuperlative
1

Having a sharp, acidic taste like lemon or vinegar.

This lemon is very sour.

2

(Of food) having gone bad due to fermentation; spoiled.

The milk has gone sour.

3

Having a bad-tempered, resentful, or unpleasant disposition.

She gave me a sour look when I arrived late.

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Verb

1

To make or become sour in taste.

The milk soured in the heat.

2

To make or become unpleasant, unfriendly, or hostile.

The argument soured their friendship.

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Noun

1

A cocktail made by mixing a spirit with lemon or lime juice and sugar.

I ordered a whiskey sour at the bar.

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