lemonade

noun

lem·​on·​ade ˌle-mə-ˈnād 

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

In the lobby, there’s complimentary coffee, tea, and pastries each morning, followed by lemonade in the afternoon. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026

The lemonade is green with tarragon, the food full of marigold, summer savory and blue fenugreek, a spice that appears in almost no other cuisine on earth. —Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Starbucks said the drink can be customized with lemonade or coconut milk, as well as with the customers' preferred level of caffeine and B vitamins. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026

Unfortunately, the decaf options are limited to water, juices, and lemonade. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lemonade

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed

Kids Definition

lemonade

noun

lem·​on·​ade ˌlem-ə-ˈnād 

: a drink made of lemon juice, sugar, and water