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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There are different types of drinks to try — Chillers, Refrescas, dirty sodas, frosty lemonades and iced coffees. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025 Or for a real treat, hack the menu by asking for Wake & Bake Abuelita — a zero proof espresso martini — made with Loyal Oils blueberry lemonade. Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025 Mint lemonade, mineral water and soft drinks round out the menu. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025 Use your fresh mint in all kinds of recipes, such as watermelon salad, pesto, drinks like cocktails, tea, and lemonade, or a flavorful leg of lamb. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 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 17 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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