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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Timed to the start of summer, members can get a Medium DQ Sparkler or DQ Cooler in classic lemonade or the new hibiscus flavor for 50 cents each in the DQ app from June 15-21. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 June 2026 Growing up, while most teenagers were working at lemonade stands and ice cream parlors, Arianpour was working at the Salk Institute and teaching himself to trade stocks online by 16. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026 The playful, colorful designs have become a popular social media trend with shoppers using them for iced coffee, lemonade, cocktails, and summer entertaining. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Customers can opt to have the drink made with lemonade or coconut milk, and also choose the level of caffeine and B vitamins. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 June 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 19 Jun. 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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