sour
adjective
having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
sours
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present tense formof sour (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The positions are part of a monthslong wager designed to pay off if the hype around artificial intelligence sours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Everything reasonable from the first half quickly sours.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
The clatter of cutlery as an atmosphere sours over dinner.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Renowned photographer Randy and his playwright husband Jack are vacationing on the Oregon coast, but their trip sours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
The question sours in my mouth as he turns back to yanking the rest of the tattered plants.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
