How to Use lemony in a Sentence

lemony

adjective

• The leaves have a lemony scent when bruised.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
• That lemony cake vibe doesn’t stick around for long, though.
  — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
• Try a piece of roasted lemony cod with your spuds.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
• Build your own bowl with this herby, lemony rice as the base.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
• Serve hot with the lemony hummus for dipping.
  — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
• Here, a sheet-pan salmon goes on top of a crunchy, colorful and lemony salad.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2019
• The clean, rose, and sometimes lemony scent of an heirloom rose simply can't be beat.
  — Erynn Hassinger, Country Living, 22 Apr. 2023
• This conifer is prized for its lemony scent and bright, golden-green, needle-like foliage.
  — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
• The lemon meringue pie is a classic with its bright, smooth lemony flavor crowned by a fluffy mountain of meringue.
  — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2024
• This light lemony fusion blend is a nice classic with an original twist.
  — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Jan. 2018
• On a hot summer day, nothing says refreshment like a sweet, lemony treat.
  — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
• One of my favorites is this lemony chicken soup, made with orzo, frozen peas, and parsley.
  — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
• One of my favorites is this lemony chicken soup, made with orzo, frozen peas, and parsley.
  — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
• There's nothing more healing and cozy than a chicken soup and this bright, lemony recipe is the best thing for a sore throat.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
• They’re served with a bright and lemony yogurt sauce punctuated with dill.
  — Tribune News Service, Denver Post, 24 June 2026
• Lemon tart, as the name implies, was extremely lemony and tarty.
  — Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
• This bright and fresh lemony cocktail topped with rosemary is the perfect blend of gin, lemon juice, and bubbles.
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
• This crowd-pleasing lemonade recipe has a super bright, lemony flavor.
  — Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
• The flavor follows suit with the addition of some almost acidic, lemony high notes.
  — Michael Agnew, Star Tribune, 30 June 2021
• The natural lemony notes of thyme work perfectly with fresh lemon zest in these springy shortbread.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
• Lean and tender steaks crown a bright, lemony salad made with asparagus, peas and couscous.
  — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
• Here’s a cute little lemony crisp cookie cup, ideal for filling with pudding, fresh fruit or ice cream.
  — Donna Erickson / Creative Parenting, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2017
• This lemony Greek chicken, spinach and potato stew comes together in one pot.
  — Natasha Frost, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
• These zingy greens have a bright, lemony flavor that adds freshness to soups, sandwiches, and green salads.
  — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
• Plus, its glaze is flavored like lemony sweet tea (thanks to limoncello) and adds just the right finishing touch.
  — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
• His family is partial to his lemony butter beans and glazed carrots with lime juice and butter.
  — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
• Serve these alongside some Brussels sprouts, a fresh salad, or lemony pasta.
  — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 July 2024
• My glass yielded a crisp, lemony finish—the perfect refreshment for a day on the island.
  — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2018
• Drizzle with the lemony yogurt sauce and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
  — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
• Also, the detergent has a lemony fresh flavor that always leaves your dishes smelling crisp and clean.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023