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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Te Amo Cafe sells customizable milk teas, coffee, matcha, lemonades, brew tea, fruit tea and more with the ability to add toppings like brown sugar boba and crystal boba. Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 Spike the South's favorite non-alcoholic beverage, which combines iced tea and lemonade, with a splash of bourbon. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 Some sections were exposed to the sun, but several areas offered shade from the towering lemonade berry and toyon. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Both the white flesh and the green rind are prime candidates for pickling, then featuring in cocktails or lemonade, as part of a cheese bowls or boards, and incorporating into salads. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 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

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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