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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Bonus points for a thoughtful zero-proof menu, complete with booze-free cocktails, lemonades and non-alcoholic wine, because everyone deserves something fun to sip under the stars. Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 The event, which dates to 1976, will feature music, lemonade, cookies and ice cream. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025 Ice cream, cookies and lemonade also cost more in the Golden State. Piper Heath, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025 Pickle lemonade, the internet-famous mocktail, has everyone curious, especially those who already sip pickle brine straight from the jar. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lemonade

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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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