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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Those include ice water, lemonade, coffee, tea and juice. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Like baking soda, salt is another secret ingredient that can improve a pitcher of sweet tea or lemonade. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 Our sons ran a farmstand from our driveway, selling salad greens instead of lemonade. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025 The brand also suggests using Crown Royal Chocolate in what sound like weird ways, mixing it with grapefruit juice, cola, and lemonade—all of which may very well be delicious. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 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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