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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 notes

In 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

Word forms

lemonades plural

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Etymology

From French limonade, built from lemon plus the suffix -ade (as in orangeade).

Origin: French

citronade

Rhymes for lemonade

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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