lemonade
- 01 A2 Elementary
a drink made of lemon juice, water, and sugar, usually served cold without bubbles.
a non-carbonated beverage consisting of lemon juice, water, and a sweetener. Often referred to as 'still' or 'cloudy' lemonade in British English to distinguish it from the carbonated variety.
Simple“The children set up a stand to sell cold lemonade on a hot summer afternoon.”
In context“Freshly squeezed lemonade, balanced with just enough cane sugar to offset the acidity, remains a staple refreshment at outdoor gatherings in the United States.”
Synonymslemon squashcitronade - 02 A2 Elementary
a clear, sweet drink with bubbles that tastes like lemon.
a clear, carbonated soft drink flavoured with lemon or artificial lemon essence. This is the primary meaning in British, Australian, and New Zealand English.
Simple“He ordered a pint of beer with a splash of lemonade to make a shandy.”
In context“In the United Kingdom, ordering a lemonade at a pub will invariably result in a clear, fizzy beverage rather than the juice-based drink found in North America.”
Synonymslemon prime sodasprite - 03 C2 Proficiency
a slang word for illegal drugs that are very weak or of bad quality.
a derogatory slang term for recreational drugs, particularly heroin, that are of poor quality or have been heavily diluted.
Simple“The dealer was known for selling lemonade, so nobody wanted to buy from him.”
In context“The street-level users avoided that specific corner after word spread that the latest batch was nothing but lemonade.”
Borrowed from French limonade. By surface analysis, lemon + -ade.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.