Pronunciation: /tɑrt/

Definitions of tart

noun a small open pie filled with fruit or meat

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat a sweet tart for dessert.

A2 She baked a delicious fruit tart for the party.

B1 The bakery sells a variety of tarts, including lemon and chocolate.

B2 The chef's specialty is a savory tart with caramelized onions and goat cheese.

C1 The pastry chef created an exquisite raspberry and pistachio tart for the competition.

C2 The patisserie is known for its delicate and intricate tarts that are almost too beautiful to eat.

adjective having a sharp, sour taste; sharp or bitter in tone or meaning

Example Sentences

A1 The tart lemonade made my mouth pucker.

A2 She baked a tart apple pie for dessert.

B1 The chef prepared a deliciously tart salad dressing.

B2 The wine had a tart aftertaste that lingered on the palate.

C1 The tartness of the cranberries added a refreshing contrast to the dish.

C2 Her culinary skills were evident in the perfectly balanced tartness of the dish.

Examples of tart in a Sentence

formal The lemon tart was a delicate and flavorful dessert served at the fine dining restaurant.

informal I love indulging in a good fruit tart from the bakery down the street.

slang Let's grab a slice of that yummy tart over there.

figurative Her words had a tart edge to them, revealing her underlying frustration.

Grammatical Forms of tart

past tense

tarted

plural

tarts

comparative

tarter

superlative

tartest

present tense

tarts

future tense

will tart

perfect tense

have tarted

continuous tense

is tarting

singular

tart

positive degree

tart

infinitive

to tart

gerund

tarting

participle

tarted

Origin and Evolution of tart

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'tart' originated from the Old English word 'torte' which was derived from the Latin word 'torta' meaning a flat cake.
Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a type of pastry, the word 'tart' evolved to also describe a sharp or sour taste, and later extended to describe a woman of loose morals in a derogatory manner.