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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The group quickly availed themselves of the refreshments—pizza, lemonade, lunchbox-size bags of chips. Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 These lemonades are available for just under $3. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026 Homemade strawberry-lemonade jam is sandwiched between layers of lemon cake. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Children ages 4-13 can hone their lightsaber skills and sip on non-alcoholic teal lemonade. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 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 12 May. 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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