lemon squash
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lemon squash
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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The lemon squash, pilfered off the courts at the end of the day and swigged undiluted on the return coach trip, never even made it that far.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2023
"Will you have lime juice or lemon squash?"
From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2013
Arriving in Southampton for a surprise inspection visit to the Nahlin, King Edward watched cases of champagne, Scotch, soda, lime squash and lemon squash being carried aboard.
From Time Magazine Archive
He liked lemon squash himself and he did not like beer, and he thought he had only to introduce the poor fallen creature to the delights of temperance to ensure his conversion there and then.
From Certain Personal Matters by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
"I'm not so sure about that," replied the earl, haughtily, sipping his lemon squash.
From The Water Ghost and Others by Bangs, John Kendrick
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