acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsi-də-tē 
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being excessively acid
Examples of acidity in a Sentence
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Once cooked, the meatballs are tender, juicy, and absorb all the garlicky flavor of the sauce, which is rich from Parmesan cheese and nicely balance with a little acidity from wine.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Cassis and blackberry flavors are wrapped in a sheath of elegant tannins that slowly dissolve to reveal dazzling acidity and a soft touch of sage in the lingering finish.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
How Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards makes wines perfect for food pairing
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Sonoma-Cutrer’s winemakers craft their wines with food pairing in mind, designed with vibrant acidity and balance to suit a wide variety of dishes.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
The industry-insider perspective of 30 Rock is reflected in Hacks and Only Murders, while Hacks scratches the Veep itch for acidity.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Cassis and blackberry flavors are wrapped in a sheath of elegant tannins that slowly dissolve to reveal dazzling acidity and a soft touch of sage in the lingering finish.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
How Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards makes wines perfect for food pairing
Courtesy of the Duckhorn Portfolio
Sonoma-Cutrer’s winemakers craft their wines with food pairing in mind, designed with vibrant acidity and balance to suit a wide variety of dishes.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
The industry-insider perspective of 30 Rock is reflected in Hacks and Only Murders, while Hacks scratches the Veep itch for acidity.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acidity
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acidity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē
a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being acid
2
: the state of being extremely acid
Medical Definition
acidity
noun
acid·i·ty
ə-ˈsid-ət-ē, a-
plural acidities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being sour or chemically acid
the acidity of lemon juice
2
: the quality or state of being excessively or abnormally acid : hyperacidity
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