tart1 nountart2 adjectivetart3 verb
tarttart1 /tɑːt $ tɑːrt/ noun 
Word OriginWORD ORIGINtart1
ExamplesOrigin:
1300-1400 Old French tarte; 2-3 probably partly from sweetheartEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
Thesaurus- Chill tart until ready to serve.-0-.
- Cream of the crop: custard topping adds a crafty touch to Pear tart.
- He hoped she wouldn't find the sausage and the treacle tart.
- I ate my custard tart like this.
- That tart Kat would do for starters.
- They were buying Eccles cakes and treacle tart and currant buns and iced tarts with bright-red cherries on top.
- To use as a filling, drain the fruit and fill crepes or individual tarts.
THESAURUSdescribing the taste of something► delicious
Collocations having a very good taste: · This cake is delicious!· a delicious meal
► disgusting/revolting having a very bad taste: · The medicine tasted disgusting.· They had to eat revolting things, like fish eyes.
► sweet tasting full of sugar: · The oranges were very sweet.
► tasty especially spoken tasting good and with plenty of flavour: · She cooked us a simple but tasty meal.· That was really tasty!
► sour/tart having a taste that stings your tongue slightly, like lemon does – used especially when this is rather unpleasant: · The apples were a little sour.· The wine has rather a tart taste, which not everyone will like.
► tangy having a taste that stings your tongue slightly, like lemon does, in a way that seems good: · The dressing was nice and tangy.
► bitter having a strong taste which is not sweet and is sometimes rather unpleasant – used for example about black coffee, or chocolate without sugar: · bitter chocolate· The medicine had rather a bitter taste.· Hops give beer its distinctive bitter taste.
► salty containing a lot of salt: · Danish salami has a salty flavour.
► hot/spicy having a burning taste because it contains strong spices: · I love hot curries.· a spicy tomato sauce
► piquant formal a little spicy – used especially by people who write about food. This word can sound rather pretentious in everyday conversation: · cooked vegetables in a piquant sauce
► mild not having a strong or hot taste – usually used about foods that can sometimes be spicy: · a mild curry
► bland not having an interesting taste: · I found the sauce rather bland.
WORD SETS► Foodabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► apple/treacle/jam etc tartCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► sour/tart apple
1 (=not at all sweet)· Some people prefer a slightly sour apple.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► apple· She wrote to say that she likes apple tart.· A white cloth was spread on the table, homemade bread and jam, a fresh apple tart.· To top things off is an apple tart with caramelized walnuts, and I barely have enough room for my cappuccino.
► jam· Harriet played in tennis doubles and her public school boyfriends crowded in to eat her jam tarts.· Members dressed up as the characters from Alice in Wonderland and had jam tarts and sandwiches in the refreshments on offer.
► treacle· As he took it off he remembered the sausage and treacle tart in his pocket.· They were buying Eccles cakes and treacle tart and currant buns and iced tarts with bright-red cherries on top.· He'd left his sausage and the square of treacle tart she'd put out for his pudding.· He hoped she wouldn't find the sausage and the treacle tart.· If preferred the lemon treacle tart can be completely cooked a day ahead and reheated gently just before serving.
[countable, uncountable] a pie without a top on it, containing something sweetapple/treacle/jam etc tart► see thesaurus at taste2[countable] informal an insulting word for a woman who you think is too willing to have sex3[countable] informal a prostitutetart1 nountart2 adjectivetart3 verb
tarttart2 adjective Word OriginWORD ORIGINtart2
ExamplesOrigin:
Old English teart ‘sharp, severe’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Red currants are quite tart and usually need sugar or honey.
- This tart citrus dressing is great on salads.
- The Cointreau adds some sweetness, but the cranberry juice is tart as well so the overall effect is a tart drink.
- The girl with the tart tongue?
THESAURUSdescribing the taste of something► delicious
Collocations having a very good taste: · This cake is delicious!· a delicious meal
► disgusting/revolting having a very bad taste: · The medicine tasted disgusting.· They had to eat revolting things, like fish eyes.
► sweet tasting full of sugar: · The oranges were very sweet.
► tasty especially spoken tasting good and with plenty of flavour: · She cooked us a simple but tasty meal.· That was really tasty!
► sour/tart having a taste that stings your tongue slightly, like lemon does – used especially when this is rather unpleasant: · The apples were a little sour.· The wine has rather a tart taste, which not everyone will like.
► tangy having a taste that stings your tongue slightly, like lemon does, in a way that seems good: · The dressing was nice and tangy.
► bitter having a strong taste which is not sweet and is sometimes rather unpleasant – used for example about black coffee, or chocolate without sugar: · bitter chocolate· The medicine had rather a bitter taste.· Hops give beer its distinctive bitter taste.
► salty containing a lot of salt: · Danish salami has a salty flavour.
► hot/spicy having a burning taste because it contains strong spices: · I love hot curries.· a spicy tomato sauce
► piquant formal a little spicy – used especially by people who write about food. This word can sound rather pretentious in everyday conversation: · cooked vegetables in a piquant sauce
► mild not having a strong or hot taste – usually used about foods that can sometimes be spicy: · a mild curry
► bland not having an interesting taste: · I found the sauce rather bland.
► bitter having a strong sharp taste that is not sweet, like black coffee without sugar – used especially about chocolate, medicine etc: · The dessert is made with a slightly bitter chocolate.· Hops give beer its distinctive bitter taste.· The medicine tasted bitter.· As the lettuce gets older, the leaves become more bitter.
► sharp having a taste that makes your tongue sting slightly: · Rhubarb has quite a sharp taste.· The cheese has a pleasing colour and a pleasantly sharp flavour.
► sour having a usually unpleasant sharp acid taste, like the taste of a lemon, or a fruit that is not ready to be eaten – used especially about fruit, or about liquids that have gone bad: · Some people say that the purpose of the lemon’s sour taste is to stop the fruit being eaten by animals.· Rachel sampled the wine. It was sour.
► acidic very sour – used especially about liquids or things made with fruits such as oranges, lemons, or grapes: · Some fruit juices taste a bit acidic.
► tangy having a taste that is pleasantly strong or sharp, and that often tastes a little sweet as well: · The ribs are cooked in a tangy barbecue sauce.
► tart having a taste that lacks sweetness – used especially about fruit such as apples, which you need to add sugar to: · The pudding had rather a tart flavour.· The trees were covered with tart wild plums.
Longman Language Activatorwith a sour taste► sour food that is sour , especially fruit, has a taste that stings your tongue slightly, like a lemon does: · The strawberries are a little sour - you may need to put sugar on them.· Kvass is a mild beer that is sometimes used in Russian cooking for its sour flavor.
► tart fruits that are tart , especially apples, sting your tongue and make water come into your mouth: · This tart citrus dressing is great on salads.· Red currants are quite tart and usually need sugar or honey.
► sharp having a strong but pleasant taste that stings your tongue: · The drink had a very sharp lemony taste.· I like this marmalade. It's very sharp.· The lemon juice gives the dressing its sharp flavour.
► tangy having a fresh, pleasant taste that stings your tongue slightly: · The orange juice had a delicious tangy taste.· We made a tangy mayonnaise from yoghurt and honey.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► sour/tart apple
1food that is tart has a sharp sour taste: (=not at all sweet)· Some people prefer a slightly sour apple.
a tart apple► see thesaurus at taste2tart reply/remark etc a reply, remark etc that is sharp and unkind—tartly adverb: ‘I don’t think so!’ she replied tartly.—tartness noun [uncountable]tart1 nountart2 adjectivetart3 verb
tarttart3 verb Verb TableVERB TABLE
tart (BrE)
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | tart (BrE) |
| he, she, it | tarts (BrE) | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | tarted (BrE) |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have tarted (BrE) |
| he, she, it | has tarted (BrE) | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had tarted (BrE) |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will tart |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have tarted (BrE) |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am tarting (BrE) |
| he, she, it | is tarting (BrE) | |
| you, we, they | are tarting (BrE) | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was tarting (BrE) |
| you, we, they | were tarting (BrE) | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been tarting (BrE) |
| he, she, it | has been tarting (BrE) | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been tarting (BrE) |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be tarting (BrE) |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been tarting (BrE) |
Longman Language Activatorto decorate something► decorate
Collocations to improve the way something looks by painting it or adding something attractive to it: · The children always enjoy decorating the Christmas tree.decorate something with something: · Tom had decorated his room with a series of photos of Naples.
► garnish to make food look nice or to add taste to it by adding a small amount of another type of food, often of a different colour: · Before serving the pie, add a little parsley to garnish it.garnish something with something: · Garnish the salad with tropical fruits and sautéed wild mushrooms.
► tart up British informal to decorate a place so that it looks bright and new, but often in a way that looks cheap and unpleasant: tart up something: · I don't like the way they've tarted up our office. It looked better the way it was before.tart something up: · "The Waggon and Horses" used to be a really rough pub but now they've tarted it up.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► sour/tart apple
tart something ↔ up phrasal verb British English informal1to try to make something more attractive by decorating it, often in a way that other people think is cheap or ugly: (=not at all sweet)· Some people prefer a slightly sour apple.
We’ll need to tart the place up a bit.2 tart yourself up/get tarted up if a woman tarts herself up or gets tarted up, she tries to make herself look attractive by putting on nice clothes, make-up etc – often used humorously: She got all tarted up for the party.