lemonade

lem-on-ade · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (American English) A sweetened beverage made from lemon juice, water, and sugar.

  2. 2.

    (British English) A carbonated soft drink, often lemon-flavored but sometimes clear and sweet.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    when life gives you lemons, make lemonade — turn a negative situation into something positive
  • •
    lemonade stand — a small booth, typically run by children, selling homemade lemonade
  • •
    pink lemonade — lemonade colored pink, typically with added fruit juice or coloring

Related words

See also: beverage, juice, lemon, refreshment
Synonyms: citrus drink

Etymology

From French limonade, from limon ("lemon") + -ade (suffix indicating a drink made from a particular fruit). The word entered English in the 17th century.