tang
Pronunciation: [tæŋ]
Word
Context: “taste”
(noun) a strong, sharp flavor that you can taste. It's often used to describe food that has a distinct and noticeable taste, like citrus or vinegar.
Example
The orange had a tang that made it refreshing and tasty.
Example
The soup didn't have any tang; it was bland and flavorless.
Example
Do you like the tang of lemon in your drinks?
Context: “smell”
(noun) a sharp or strong smell that is often very noticeable. It's used to talk about certain scents that can be either pleasant or unpleasant.
Example
The tang of fresh paint filled the room as they worked on the new mural.
Example
There was no tang in the air after the flowers had wilted and lost their scent.
Example
Can you smell the tang of the sea when you're near the beach?
Context: “produce sound”
(verb) to make a sharp sound, usually by hitting something. It's like producing a quick, loud noise, similar to a bell ringing.
Example
He decided to tang the bell to announce the start of the meeting.
Example
She didn't tang the drum; she just let it sit quietly.
Example
Can you tang the metal to see if it sounds good?
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