lemony

adjective

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

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Our hearty version is made with convenient rotisserie chicken and loaded with asparagus, herbs, and lemony flavor. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 24 May 2026 Grilled entrees are also exceptional, especially the branzino, which is served with escarole, cannellini beans, and a lemony, garlicky salmoriglio sauce. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 The light and lemony frosting is naturally hued from a handful of pureed blueberries. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 Lemon Verbena Wake up your tea with the strong lemony scent and flavor of lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora). Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 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 30 May. 2026.

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