tang

/tæŋ/ (American pronunciation)

Origin

Middle English, from Old English tange, related to Old Norse töng and German Zange, meaning 'tongs'

Meanings

1. A strong, pungent taste or flavor
2. A distinctive flavor or quality
3. (Zoology) Any of various surgeonfish of the genus Acanthurus
4. The part of a tool, weapon, or other object that is inserted into a handle or socket

Example Sentences

1. The lemonade had a refreshing tang that quenched my thirst.
2. Her writing has a distinctive tang of sarcasm.
3. We saw a blue tang swimming among the coral reefs.
4. The knife's tang was securely fastened in the wooden handle.

Related Words

• Forms: tangs (plural noun)
• Synonyms: flavor, zest, piquancy, sharpness, bite

Memorization Trick

Think of "Taste And Notable Gusto" - the word "tang" often refers to a strong, notable taste or flavor that leaves a lasting impression.