tart
Translation
tart (pastry), sour (taste), sharp (remark)
Examples
We had a lovely strawberry tart for dessert.
We had a lovely strawberry tart for dessert.
The apple juice is a bit tart.
The apple juice is a bit tart.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a type of pastry We had a lovely strawberry tart for dessert.
((adjective)) having a sharp or sour taste The apple juice is a bit tart.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (noun) pie, flan; (adj) sour, sharp, acidic
Etymology
The noun is from Old French 'tarte' (flat pastry). The adjective sense may be a figurative extension.
Memory Tips
A lemon 'tart' (the pastry) often has a 'tart' (sour) taste. This connects the two main meanings.