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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Greens and grain bowls are on the menu alongside sandwiches, fruit smoothies and organic lemonades. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026 Refreshments include lemonade, coffee, popcorn and cookies. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 The lemonade tent was a preferred destination with giveaways. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 Miss Peaches has millions of followers on social media, and a line of hard lemonade called Lucky One. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 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

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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