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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Further expansion will come from developing new Baja Blast options with Pepsi, including a limited-time pink lemonade with singer Olivia Rodrigo. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 Beyond classic drip coffee and specialty lattes, The Cauldron will serve cold brews, tea and lemonade featuring Auten’s homemade syrups. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 Popular offerings include a salmon salad sandwich and a mango lemonade at Kabob-It Express at the Midway Café, and grilled chicken at Hutchinson Commons. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Each starts with a carbonated drink base (except for the lemonade option), and through flavors, drizzles and creams, take on the form of a doughnut served at Donutology. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lemonade

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 24 Oct. 2026.

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lemonade

noun
: a drink made of lemon juice, sugar, and water
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