How to Use tart in a Sentence

tart

1 of 2 adjective
  • 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.
  • This retro recipe is sweet, tart, and dreamy.
    — Mack Swenson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
  • My mom prefers recipes that are more tart than sweet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
  • Soon, tart cherries will join them.
    — Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
  • Above them is a clear-glass window that looks like a tart slice.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Lemons are a type of citrus fruit with a fresh, tart flavor.
    — Hannah Harper, Health, 21 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • Beneath it, the flesh is flooded with juice, but too tart to eat straight.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Nuts and tart cherries manage both.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
  • To keep the bulbs upright, their bases are hot-glued to small tart pans lined with pebbles.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Semolina flour and olive oil give the base of this tart serious depth.
    — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Go light when dressing this salad at first since the dressing is tart.
    — cleveland, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The pork chops lock in their savory flavor when seared with the tart red apples.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The buttery, short-bready crust was a great contrast to the tart peaches!
    — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
  • Nothing pairs better with a rich meal than something sharply tart and sweet for dessert.
    — Bill Borman, Country Living, 14 July 2023
  • The spray smells floral-powdery, but also has tart notes of patchouli and cedar.
    — Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Its plump, greeen leaves and red stems are juicy, slightly tart and full of nutrients.
    — Khalil Alhajal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • It's made with a blend of citrus fruits for a complex flavor that's both tart and sweet.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
  • Grenadine gives this daiquiri a red hue while fresh Key lime juice gives it a tart flavor.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Serve the chops over fluffy rice or couscous with a crisp side salad tossed in a tart vinaigrette.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • My favorite will always be tart cherries.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • Elevate your next yellow sheet cake with a hint of tart pineapple.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • 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 ethereal scent opens with the tart bite of quince (a pear-like fruit) and a kick of pink pepper.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Mix tart cherry juice with a splash of vanilla extract and top with sparkling water.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Tart cherry juice is made from tart cherries, also known as sour cherries.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
  • 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

tart

2 of 2 noun
  • This apple is sweet, tart and crisp.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
  • This sweet-tart pie is fast, fuss-free, and front-porch ready!
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • People aren't wrong about the tiny egg tarts.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This viral snack is crisp, sweet, and tart.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Creamy, crunchy, rich and a little tart all at once.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • The only way to do that is if all the tarts are the same.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
  • These fritters are sweet, tart, and spiced, all at once.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Gareth stuck to his strengths for his first dish, whipping up a rhubarb tart.
    — Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 28 Nov. 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 wine is crisp with a nice balance between fruit and tart.
    — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Tangy and tart with a buttery crust, you'll be asked for this recipe over and over.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Slice up this tart and let guests enjoy it before the main meal.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • This dessert is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The fruits in the breakfast tarts are grown in the kitchen garden.
    — Doug Mayer, Outside Online, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Smoked apple tart crowned with goat cheese and sweet nut crumble.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Is the tart supposed to be sculptural?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
  • As a full-size pie, the egg tart simply had too much filling.
    — Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2021
  • Create a brown rice apple crisp or even a whole-wheat fruit tart.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Some varieties may taste tart and acidic.
    — Joy Emeh, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Unwrap the phyllo and set the stack of sheets next to the pie or tart pan.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Cured in salt, the peels soften and go from bitter to salty/tart.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
  • For dessert, there’s a choice of a whiskey sundae or a sweetheart tart.
    — Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Or those very leeks, which can bring a quiet comfort to a cheesy pie or tart.
    — New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
  • For those who always save room for dessert, the chocolate tart is the way to go.
    — William Li, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The flesh was sweet, a little tart, and supple, like a piece of ripe fruit.
    — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Combined, their flavor was syrupy-tart.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • The result is a lovely mix of sweet, tart and buttery.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Pack a batch of these tart, fruity bars for your next picnic or barbecue.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Romans don’t roast it, bake it into tarts, or turn it into soups.
    — Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
  • This tart is made with pear and brie and can be served as an appetizer or dessert.
    — Anna Price Olson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026

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