lemony

adjective

lem·​ony ˈle-mə-nē 

: resembling or suggestive of a lemon

Examples of lemony in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Icy cold glasses of Tell the Truth, a light and lemony ale, sat before them on a high-top table beside a stenographer’s notebook and a laptop. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026

Sam’s Club | Mayer Bros Apple Cider Mayer Bros apple cider was noticeably lemony and light on spice and sugar. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

The sauce was buttery and lemony, which perfectly complemented the scallops. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2026

If pork sounds better to you, consider these lemony sautéed cutlets or our crispy pork cutlets, either of which would complement the dish without overpowering its delicate flavor. — Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemony

• anemone
• hegemony