How to Use tartar in a Sentence

tartar

noun
  • For the meringue, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
    — Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Plaque, tartar and bacteria will start to build up during this stage.
    — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Cream of tartar helps stabilize your meringue for a topping that won't break down.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Fish dishes will change with the seasons, from halibut crudo to salmon tartar and spot prawns.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in egg, flour, baking soda, cream or tartar, salt and ground ginger.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Next, your provider will use an electrical tool to remove large amounts of tartar from your teeth.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Add the cream of tartar while continuing to whip.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 Dec. 2025
  • While soft treats are nice, a little crunch works wonders for keeping your pup’s teeth clean and tartar-free.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Meal includes french fries or baked potato, coleslaw, rye bread, milk or coffee, and tartar or seafood sauce.
    — Journal Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The powerful stream of water will remove plaque and fight tartar build up.
    — Jennifer Signorelli, Chron, 28 June 2021
  • Virbac dental chews are designed to help reduce tartar and plaque build-up on your dog’s teeth.
    — Missy Boylan, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Further, these chews help reduce plaque build-up and tartar while promoting healthy gums and teeth.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023
  • The unique design encourages dogs to chew, helping to remove plaque, tartar and bad breath at its source.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The texture of the treat has been designed to massage the gums while also scraping away tartar and plaque build-up.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023
  • Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and 3 tablespoons of the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Tired from the red carpet walk, with her long train bunched up next to her, the star enjoyed some hors d’oeuvres including steak tartar and salmon pizza.
    — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Traces of heroin and cocaine have been found in the tartar of 19th-century Dutch farmers.
    — Big Think, 24 June 2024
  • These dental chews are uniquely designed to promote healthy teeth and gums by removing tartar and plaque buildup, without the need for brushing.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023
  • On the other hand, dry dog food helps remove plaque and tartar from your dog’s teeth and the texture encourages your dog to chew before swallowing.
    — Lindsay Boyers, Forbes, 4 June 2021
  • The natural ingredients, such as parsley and spearmint, work together to reduce the build-up of plaque and tartar in your dog's mouth.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2023
  • While brushing and flossing can remove plaque, only a dentist or dental hygienist can remove tartar buildup.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 19 May 2025
  • The menu is heavy on seafood and beef dishes like steer tartar, but there are several vegetarian and vegan options as well.
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 2 May 2024
  • The heat of the fish against the cool creaminess of the tartar; the black-pepper bite of the batter against the sweetness of the sauce; the softness of the bun against the crackle of the fillet.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Starters featured the likes of burrata with almonds, dill and honey; grilled scallops with edamame and hazelnut; and beef tartar with charcoal oil, salsa rubra and radish.
    — Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Remember, dental chews not only freshen breath but also help prevent tartar buildup and promote healthier gums.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2023
  • During one feast on the ship, we're served scallops with celery root purée, reindeer tartar and elk bone marrow, and ice cream made with Norway's legendary brown cheese.
    — Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2023
  • In metabarcoding, researchers search a sample—whether scat or tartar—for short, identifiable snippets of genetic code.
    — Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2020
  • First, if your pet already has considerable tartar in his or her mouth, get their teeth professionally cleaned by a veterinarian.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Jan. 2022
  • The amount of tartar on your cat’s teeth can also be a signal of age, with less tartar accompanying a younger cat, PetMD notes.
    — Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 24 July 2022
  • Alongside tapas staples such as jamón, anchovies, and croquetas, the menu is divided between land and sea—steak tartar, roasted lamb, and green curry hake all make an appearance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026

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