lemony

adjective

lem·​ony ˈle-mə-nē How to pronounce lemony (audio)
: resembling or suggestive of a lemon

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One of my favorites is this lemony chicken soup, made with orzo, frozen peas, and parsley. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 This conifer is prized for its lemony scent and bright, golden-green, needle-like foliage. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025 That lemony cake vibe doesn’t stick around for long, though. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 Drizzle with the lemony yogurt sauce and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lemony

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lemony was in 1859

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“Lemony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemony. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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