lemonade
lemonade Lexical Profile
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• noun
North American A sweetened, non-carbonated beverage made from fresh lemon juice, water, and sugar.
"The children set up a small stand on the sidewalk to sell ice-cold lemonade during the summer heatwave."
British A clear, carbonated, lemon-flavored soft drink.
"He ordered a pint of lager topped up with a splash of lemonade at the local pub."
Word Nuance & Usage
In North America, 'lemonade' refers to a non-carbonated drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar, whereas in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, it typically refers to a clear, carbonated, lemon-flavored soft drink.
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the 1640s, derived from 'lemon' (ultimately from Arabic 'laymūn') combined with the French suffix '-ade', denoting a sweetened fruit beverage.
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