lemonade

noun

lem·​on·​ade ˌle-mə-ˈnād How to pronounce lemonade (audio)
1
: a beverage of sweetened lemon juice mixed with water
2
British : a sweet, carbonated, lemon-flavored beverage : a lemon soda

Examples of lemonade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keep an eye out for Southern California’s quintessential flora along the way, such as lemonade berry and toyon. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024 The scene, complete with a nearby lemonade table, felt like the most extreme possible caricature of what people who venerate the classics would do for fun. Emma Green, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 The few attractions on offer at Willy’s Chocolate Experience included a bouncy castle and tables serving jelly beans and lemonade, according to Archibald and Sinclair. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 Of course, there are classic cocktails, and draft and bottled beers, along with upscale non-alcoholic cocktails and delightfully tart lemonade drinks. The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024 Sides include fries, mac and cheese, coleslaw, green beans, applesauce, drinks (water, lemonade or coffee). The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024 The drink list includes shakes, a variety of lemonades, iced tea, sodas and root beer. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 16 Feb. 2024 Grapefruit juice and strawberry lemonade blend for just the right amount of sweet-tart taste. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024 Add the iced tea, lemonade and simple syrup and fill with ice. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lemonade was in 1604

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“Lemonade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemonade. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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lemonade

noun
lem·​on·​ade ˌlem-ə-ˈnād How to pronounce lemonade (audio)
: a drink made of lemon juice, sugar, and water

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