How to Use tart in a Sentence

tart

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of tartnext
Synonyms for tartnext
  • The wine is rather tart.
  • I didn't add enough sugar to the lemonade, and now it's way too tart.
  • The comedian responded to the heckler with a tart comeback.
  • The combo of smooth pâté, sweet and tart jam, and chewy bread is not to be missed.
    — Vivienne Peters; Photos By Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Above them is a clear-glass window that looks like a tart slice.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Dec. 2022
  • The buttery, short-bready crust was a great contrast to the tart peaches!
    — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Does your mouth water at the thought of tart, juicy candy?
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The tomatillos bring a bright, slightly tart flavor to the salsa.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Beneath it, the flesh is flooded with juice, but too tart to eat straight.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Fill your glass the rest of the way with tart cherry juice and a scoop of magnesium powder.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Semolina flour and olive oil give the base of this tart serious depth.
    — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The spray smells floral-powdery, but also has tart notes of patchouli and cedar.
    — Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The mix of warming brandy, deep orange and bright lemon makes the cocktail not too sweet, not too tart.
    — Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Grenadine gives this daiquiri a red hue while fresh Key lime juice gives it a tart flavor.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Go light when dressing this salad at first since the dressing is tart.
    — cleveland, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The filling is crunchy and tart, with floral notes from the orange peel and a caramely warmth from the cooked brown sugar.
    — Cassandra King, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • During that time slice half a tart Granny Smith apple and squeeze lemon juice over the slices to keep them from turning brown.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Use Granny Smith apples, tart enough to balance the sweetness and firm enough for baking.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • As bright and cheery as a basket full of dyed eggs, this Easter pie recipe offers the perfect blend of sweet and tart.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2022
  • The height of blueberry season is upon us, so now is the time to savor the sweet and slightly tart berry.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022
  • The oooweee-tart flavor busts up the boredom of snacking on nuts without piling on the sugar.
    — Men's Health, 10 Jan. 2023
  • This smooth and full bottle of chardonnay is both dry and tart with a refreshing zip.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The sweet-tart fruit from the peach puree will be the star here, so the brand of sparkling wine is comparatively less important.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 July 2022
  • Place the tart pan on a baking sheet; bake (middle rack) for 10 minutes, then cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
    — Kathy Gunst, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Cream or milk would do that as well, but the yogurt smoothes out the peaks and valleys, and then give it all a lightly tart, tangy finish.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Nothing pairs better with a rich meal than something sharply tart and sweet for dessert.
    — Bill Borman, Country Living, 14 July 2023
  • Dessert Pairings: Apple pie, peach pie, pear tart, crème brulée.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Pink Me Up starts with a burst of champagne followed by a sweet-tart blend of blackcurrant and bergamot.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The combo of carbonation from the beer and tart lime juice lifts and brightens every chavela.
    — Miles Walls, Chron, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The Skalkottas was the earliest of the pieces, but also the prickliest in rhythms and tartest in dissonance.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 24 Apr. 2023
Advertisement

tart

2 of 2 noun
  • The fruits in the breakfast tarts are grown in the kitchen garden.
    — Doug Mayer, Outside Online, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Unwrap the phyllo and set the stack of sheets next to the pie or tart pan.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • The bakery also sells cakes and tarts by the slice or whole.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023
  • When the tart is done, remove it from the oven and brush the honey glaze all over the top of the fruit and crust.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Dec. 2021
  • This tart is easy to make with a base of frozen puff pastry.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 4 June 2022
  • Fold the dough in half over the rolling pin and lift over a pie or tart pan then drop the dough into the pan.
    — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 24 Mar. 2021
  • For those who always save room for dessert, the chocolate tart is the way to go.
    — William Li, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Gareth stuck to his strengths for his first dish, whipping up a rhubarb tart.
    — Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The dinner starts out with baked spinach and feta tart.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Form the tart: Pour the cooled filling in the center of the dough round, leaving a 1-inch border.
    — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • For dessert, there’s a choice of a whiskey sundae or a sweetheart tart.
    — Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Bake the tart for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges of the pastry are golden brown.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Feb. 2023
  • As a full-size pie, the egg tart simply had too much filling.
    — Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2021
  • The peel scents the chicken, and the tart, fruity juices of the citrus mingle with the fat from the bird to produce a rough vinaigrette.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023
  • There are two types of cherries: sweet and tart (also called sour).
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 July 2023
  • This easy, free-form tart can be made with homemade or store-bought pie crust.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Dec. 2021
  • The egg tart is also one of their top selling items out of 50-some types of bread and pastries.
    — Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2021
  • Or those very leeks, which can bring a quiet comfort to a cheesy pie or tart.
    — New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
  • This is more of a flaky hand pie in the English style, not like, well, a tart in the American or French ones.
    — Rachel King, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2022
  • The husband and wife stepped outside the bakery to hand out the fruit tarts to fans waiting outside of the Parisian shop.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • Create a brown rice apple crisp or even a whole-wheat fruit tart.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Jan. 2022
  • This makes a very large open-faced tart with a very flaky, shattering-crisp crust.
    — David Tanis, New York Times, 2 July 2021
  • After that, a crumbly citrus tart with grapefruit slices propped across the glaze.
    — Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Smoked apple tart crowned with goat cheese and sweet nut crumble.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
  • On the menu, a seasonal tomato tart started off the meal before a filet of cod was served for the main course.
    — Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Brush a 10-inch pie pan or ceramic tart or quiche pan with some of the butter or olive oil.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • When ripe, some stone fruit is candy-sweet and soft, while others can be lemon-tart and crisp.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2021
  • To prevent the filling from puffing and pushing out the walls of the tart during baking, it’s baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan.
    — Claire Saffitz, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Layer fresh thyme inside and on top of the tart for an aromatic boost.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2021
  • The sweet-tart lemon soda just balances the beer, but the two merge without one covering up the other.
    — Michael Agnew, Star Tribune, 2 June 2021

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'tart.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: