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tang

Pronunciation: [tæŋ]

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Learn how to use tang in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce tang

Pronunciation: [tæŋ]

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