Tang

Pronunciation: /tæŋ/

Definitions of tang

noun a strong taste or flavor that is sharp, biting, or pungent

Example Sentences

A1 I can taste the tang of the lemon in the salad.

A2 The tang of the sea air invigorated me as I walked along the beach.

B1 The tang of the spices in the curry made my mouth water.

B2 There was a tang of excitement in the air as we waited for the concert to start.

C1 The tang of nostalgia hit me as I walked through my old neighborhood.

C2 The tang of betrayal lingered in the air after the shocking revelation.

Examples of tang in a Sentence

formal The tang of the ocean air was invigorating as we walked along the beach.

informal I love the tangy flavor of the barbecue sauce on these ribs.

slang That new song has a real tang to it, I can't stop listening to it.

figurative There was a tang of excitement in the air as the big announcement was about to be made.

Grammatical Forms of tang

• past tense: tanged
• plural: tangs
• comparative: more tangy
• superlative: most tangy
• present tense: tangs
• future tense: will tang
• perfect tense: have tanged
• continuous tense: is tangling
• singular: tang
• positive degree: tangy
• infinitive: to tang
• gerund: tanging
• participle: tanging

Origin and Evolution of tang

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'tang' originated from Middle English 'tange' which came from Old Norse 'tǫng' meaning seaweed or algae.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tang' expanded to refer to a sharp, distinctive flavor or smell, as well as a sharp point or edge.