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

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Pro tip: Grab a glass of the rose petal lemonade ($3.99). Lindsey Erdody, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025 This sweet sipper will combine the beloved classic lemonade with the fruit flavors. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025 To make tangy pickle lemonade: Add a few spoonfuls of pickle juice to a glass with ice. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025 Customers will no longer be able to add milk or lemonade to classic Refresher drinks, since—as the company noted—there are already versions of these beverages on the menu with those modifications. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lemonade

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 20 Mar. 2025.

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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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