lemony

adjective

lem·​ony ˈle-mə-nē How to pronounce lemony (audio)
: resembling or suggestive of a lemon

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The resulting dish — with neutral and fresh green hues — is creamy, lemony, herbaceous and richly satisfying. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025 Blending sweet, lemony, and earthy aromas with a hint of vanilla, this flavorful option is a great choice to share with a friend at the end of a night out. Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Lemon zest and segments: Lemon zest delivers a bold, lemony flavor, while segments impart the right amount of acid in the filling to balance the sweetness. Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025 But for now grab yourself a seriously refreshing frozen French 75, a sweet, lemony gin and champagne concoction, frozen and blended. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lemony

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lemony was in 1859

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“Lemony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemony. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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