Tang

usgb/tæŋ/
noun

A strong taste, flavor, or smell.

The soup has a tang of garlic.
Visual representation of "tang" - A strong taste, flavor, or smell

Often appears as...

  • a tang of lemon
  • the tang of the sea air
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Food and Scent

Use 'tang' to describe a distinct taste or smell in food and aromas.

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The air carried a tang of roasting coffee.
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Negative or Positive

'Tang' can have either a positive or negative connotation depending on context.

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The tang of fresh herbs made the dish delightful.
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