lemony

adjective

lem·​ony ˈle-mə-nē 

: resembling or suggestive of a lemon

Examples of lemony in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reminiscent of lemony asparagus tips, they can be cooked and eaten fresh or dried for later use. — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

The standout dish, however, was the juicy scarlet prawns on a bed of creamy, lemony Portuguese rice. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026

People are herby, people are lemony, people are mustardy, bursting at the taste buds with umami. — Raven Smith, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

With a balance of sweet and tart (almost lemony) flavors, our editors thought this would be a great option on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemony

• anemone
• hegemony