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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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Elite Gourmet Electric Citrus Juicer Easily juice oranges for orange juice, lemons for lemonade, and any other type of citrus. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Fans refreshed from the Caribbean humidity with Hennessy De Coco, a spin on Pitorro de Coco that blends coconut, tropical fruits, and Hennessy, and Hennessy Pasión, a mix of passionfruit, lemonade, and Hennessy — two cocktails that will be available throughout the tour. Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 24 Nov. 2025 Ford would then have to cradle 10 cups of sloshing lemonade on the drive home. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025 The first flavor it's being offered in is lime lemonade. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 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 27 Nov. 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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