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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The annual Tillman Rally has come a long way from the sweltering airport hangar where hundreds of Republican activists once crowded in with hand fans and ice-cold lemonade. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The shop, which has locations in Lisle and Yorkville, is known for their churro sundaes and offers a variety of drink options, like their mango lemonade and specialty lattes. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 The holiday included fireworks, plus a lemonade stand hosted by Haley and Hope. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Coconut Water Swapping some or all of the water in your lemonade for coconut water adds a good dose of potassium, which many adults don’t get enough of. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lemonade

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 14 Aug. 2026.

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lemonade

noun
: a drink made of lemon juice, sugar, and water

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