lemonade
leh-muhn-AYD
Lemonade (noun) means a drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar, sometimes carbonated. Example: “We made a jug of fresh lemonade for the picnic.”
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A drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar, sometimes carbonated.
"We made a jug of fresh lemonade for the picnic."
"In the UK, "lemonade" often refers to a fizzy, lemon-flavored soft drink rather than fresh-squeezed juice."
How to use lemonade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA refreshing drink made with lemon, water, and sugar.
UK vs US
In American English, lemonade usually means still, homemade-style lemon juice and water; in British English it more often refers to a fizzy, shop-bought lemon soda.
Common pairings
a glass of lemonade
homemade lemonade
fizzy lemonade
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Word forms
- Plural
- lemonades
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Etymology
From French limonade, built from lemon plus the suffix -ade (as in orangeade).
Synonyms
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citronade
Rhymes for lemonade
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What does “lemonade” mean?
The word “lemonade” means a drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar, sometimes carbonated. In plain terms, a refreshing drink made with lemon, water, and sugar.
How do you pronounce “lemonade”?
“Lemonade” is pronounced leh-muhn-AYD (/ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lemonade” in a sentence?
Here is “lemonade” used in a sentence: “We made a jug of fresh lemonade for the picnic.”
What is another word for “lemonade”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lemonade” include citronade.
What part of speech is “lemonade”?
“Lemonade” is a noun.
Where does the word “lemonade” come from?
The word “lemonade” comes from French. From French limonade, built from lemon plus the suffix -ade (as in orangeade).
Is “lemonade” a common word?
“Lemonade” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
