B1adjectivefoodemotions
US/saʊr/
UK/saʊə/
having a sharp taste like a lemon, or having gone bad, like milk
In context
These green mangoes are too sour for me without salt.
The milk has gone sour, so please do not drink it.
He gave me a sour look when I arrived late.
Words that go with sour
adjective + noun
- sour tasteThe sour taste of lemon makes me cough.
- sour creamAdd a spoon of sour cream to the soup.
- sour milkDo not drink sour milk.
- sour fruitSour fruit is often eaten with chili salt.
- sweet and sourWe ordered sweet and sour pork.
verb + adjective
- go sourThe milk will go sour if you leave it out of the fridge.