lemonade

American  

[lem-uh-neyd, lem-uh-neyd] / ˌlɛm əˈneɪd, ˈlɛm əˌneɪd /

noun

1. a beverage consisting of lemon juice, sweetener, and water, sometimes carbonated.

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lemonade British  

/ ˌlɛməˈneɪd /

noun

1. a drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and water or from carbonated water, citric acid, etc

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Etymology

Origin of lemonade

1655–65; lemon + -ade ¹, modeled on French limonade or Spanish limonada

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Example Sentences

One year, it was a lemon crusher allowing him to make lemonade.

From New York Times

He is not the only one in the investment world eager to make lemonade out of the mess at the bank.

From Washington Post

At Local Yokels, which opened its doors in February, organic lemonade, goat milk soap and seasonings line the shelves and fill produce bins.

From Seattle Times

“Welcome to Plains! It’s so nice to see you! Would you like some lemonade?” she would say.

From Washington Post

Like going, “OK, let’s make some lemonade here” — that was one of Tammy’s songs — I am so lucky that I get these four hours to listen to Tammy before I go on set.

From Los Angeles Times