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
Besides, it was soothing to sit on the yacht's deck under a pale green awning, drinking what I call a lemon squash, and Potter and Sally obstinately believe to be lemonade.
From Lady Betty Across the Water by Lowell, Orson
There solaced by an iced lemon squash and the newspaper, I managed to pass the morning very comfortably.
From The Motor Pirate by Paternoster, G. Sidney
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