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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Video recorded at the scene by WSOC shows the lemonade stand was flattened, and the vehicle came to rest in a front yard with damage to its front and back ends. Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025 To that end, Courvoisier has been focusing on a lighter cocktail, mixing the cognac with lemonade. John Kell, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 According to the item's promotional poster, which is appearing in Costco locations across the U.S., the store's frozen strawberry lemonade costs $2.99 and is made with real fruit. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 June 2025 The frozen strawberry lemonade costs $2.99, has 250 calories and is made with real fruit and no artificial flavors or colors, according to its promotional poster above Costco food court counters. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 8 June 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 22 Jun. 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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