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lemony

adjective

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

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The light and lemony frosting is naturally hued from a handful of pureed blueberries. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025 Drizzle with the lemony yogurt sauce and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025 Pair it with light, seasonal dishes such as grilled shrimp, goat cheese salads, roasted asparagus, lemony pasta, or soft cheeses like brie or burrata. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025 The resulting dish — with neutral and fresh green hues — is creamy, lemony, herbaceous and richly satisfying. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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