lemonade
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.”
How to use lemonade
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA refreshing drink made with lemon, water, and sugar.
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.
Word forms
lemonades plural
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Etymology
From French limonade, built from lemon plus the suffix -ade (as in orangeade).
Synonyms
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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.