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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Matthews bought a lemonade stand and painted it purple, Grandma Eileen’s favorite color. Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 Options include iced tea, lemonade, prosecco, champagne or Sauvignon Blanc, Wilson suggests. Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025 Beverages include lemonade, sweet and unsweetened tea, and fountain drinks. Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025 Use this as an infused drink sweetener for lemonade, iced tea, or mocktails. Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Dec. 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 8 Jan. 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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