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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Of course, there are classic cocktails, and draft and bottled beers, along with upscale non-alcoholic cocktails and delightfully tart lemonade drinks. Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026 Beverages are lemonade and water, with beer and wine available for purchase. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 If the tea tastes too strong, consider mixing your concoction with another beverage, such as green tea or cold lemonade. Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 Tears and lemonade are spilled; mud and cake get smeared into the rug; confetti balloons are popped one by one, showering elated children in rainbow-paper flakes. Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 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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