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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Frozen lemonade concentrate is the key to this refreshingly tangy lemon pie. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 The lemonade flavor is refreshingly tart, while the blueberry flavor adds a bit of sweetness. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026 Set the scene Upon checking in at ESH, an adults-only member of Design Hotels, you’ll be given a cold towel, a charcoal lemonade, and a slip of paper. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Customers can choose to get their lemonade frozen or iced. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemonade. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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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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