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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Think of this as a take on a boozy cherry lemonade. Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 But the man can really make lemonade out of lemons (not to be confused with the fruits of the suicide tree)! Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025 Kelly, a bit of a spice wimp, needed sips of the sweet pickle lemonade to handle the heat. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 This is Brentwood—moneyed, yes, but domestically inclined, a neighborhood that values lemonade stands as much as a magnum of Napa Valley vintage cabernet. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 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 14 May. 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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