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Ade

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Ade (noun) means a sweetened, often fizzy drink made from fruit juice. Example: “They sold homemade lemonade and other fruit ades at the stand.”

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A sweetened, often fizzy drink made from fruit juice.
"If the judgment of the above-mentioned office be correct, in truth, no drink may here be offered to the public as lemonade unless it is made out of fresh fruit! And so with raspberryade and all the other "ades."" — American Bottler (1905)
"They sold homemade lemonade and other fruit ades at the stand."

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In plain EnglishA fruit-based drink, as in "lemonade" or "limeade."

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Plural
ades
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Etymology

As a surname, it derives from medieval forms of Adam or Adrian.

fruit drink

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ade” mean?
The word “Ade” means a sweetened, often fizzy drink made from fruit juice. In plain terms, a fruit-based drink, as in "lemonade" or "limeade.".
How do you pronounce “Ade”?
“Ade” is pronounced AYD (/ˈeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ade” in a sentence?
Here is “Ade” used in a sentence: “They sold homemade lemonade and other fruit ades at the stand.”
What part of speech is “Ade”?
“Ade” is a noun.