Definition of Acerb

sour, bitter, and sharp in taste

Examples of Acerb in a sentence

The bitter lemon’s acerb taste caused the toddler to frown.  🔊

Though the drink should have been sweet, it’s acerb taste was much sourer than expected.  🔊

After biting into the acerb candy, the girl wished she had picked a less sour treat.  🔊

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