How to Use lemony in a Sentence

lemony

adjective

• Funky charred onion paste and a scattering of tart, lemony ants top it.
  — Deborah Reid, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2019
• The clean, rose, and sometimes lemony scent of an heirloom rose simply can't be beat.
  — Erynn Hassinger, Country Living, 22 Apr. 2023
• Here, a sheet-pan salmon goes on top of a crunchy, colorful and lemony salad.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2019
• The fine dust turned the surface of the sea the colour of butter and left a bright, lemony line on shore that marked the extent of high tide and gave off a sickly sweet smell.
  — The Economist, 4 July 2019
• The flavor follows suit with the addition of some almost acidic, lemony high notes.
  — Michael Agnew, Star Tribune, 30 June 2021
• My glass yielded a crisp, lemony finish—the perfect refreshment for a day on the island.
  — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2018
• Stay hydrated in style with the Glossier Water Bottle, which comes in a lemony green and carries 32 ounces of water.
  — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
• A little bit of lemon zest on each plate adds a welcome burst of lemony flavor, with the chives providing an extra zing.
  — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023
• The initial menu at Stokehold includes chicken curry, roast beef tartare (both to be paired with the brown ale) and a bright, lemony broccoli salad (paired with the lager).
  — NOLA.com, 12 May 2017
• This light lemony fusion blend is a nice classic with an original twist.
  — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Jan. 2018
• For a bright, lemony moment, there’ll be herby salad to nibble on between bites of stuffing and gravy.
  — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2019
• Also, the detergent has a lemony fresh flavor that always leaves your dishes smelling crisp and clean.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023
• This recipe makes a rich dessert bread that’s tender but sturdy, swirled with a sweet, lemony walnut filling that supplies a little crunch.
  — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2017
• Here’s a cute little lemony crisp cookie cup, ideal for filling with pudding, fresh fruit or ice cream.
  — Donna Erickson / Creative Parenting, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2017
• This crowd-pleasing lemonade recipe has a super bright, lemony flavor.
  — Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
• Pour lemon juice over clams, drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil and sprinkle with half of lemony panko.
  — Kristina Kurek, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
• And the wild Timur pepper (a cousin of tingly Sichuan peppercorns) and Zanzibar black pepper bring their distinct fruity, lemony qualities.
  — L.a. Times Food Staff, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
• Try them in dishes like Pasta al Limone, Chicken Piccata, or lemony white fish.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
• This filling, flavorful dish is aromatic with garlic, and has a subtle warmth from the chiles and a lovely lemony brightness.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2024
• This included veggie mains like these cheesy roasted cabbage wedges, bathed in a lemony cream sauce and showered in nutty Parmesan.
  — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 27 Oct. 2023
• Notably, this drink boasts a tantalizing lemony flavor that adds to its appeal.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 June 2023
• Not as bold as lemon zest and definitely not as acidic as the juice from citrus, lemon thyme offers a delicate lemony complement to the rich undertones of thyme.
  — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2023
• This one, studded with artichoke hearts in a lovely, lemony liquid also brings an easy elegance to the table.
  — oregonlive, 3 Oct. 2019
• This recipe for Chatham Artillery Punch uses the oleo-saccharum to create an intensely lemony simple syrup.
  — Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
• Using garlicky parsley rof once fresh basil for pesto ends its seasonal run, or having lemony onion yassa on hand to brighten a host of foods, even a hot dog, are two easy examples.
  — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2023
• There was a recipe for crispy brussels sprouts, which almost every table seems to order: sizzling wedges on a bed of garlic-confit yogurt, topped with lemony barberries.
  — Marcela Valdes. Photographs and Videos By Peden + Munk, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
• Salads with tart, somewhat lemony vinaigrettes make great vehicles for colorful whole-grain rice.
  — Martha Rose Shulman, latimes.com, 10 May 2017
• Standout dishes include lemony whole-fish ceviche, caramelized Hokkaido scallops with sweet corn, and lilikoi (passion fruit) panna cotta.
  — Adam Erace, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2017
• The menu’s filled with elevated takes on Italian classics, like rustic bruschetta, rich pasta alla carbonara, lemony veal cutlets or the rotating ravioli of the day.
  — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
• Tahini dressing makes a bright, garlicky, lemony accompaniment, lending an Eastern Mediterranean aura.
  — David Tanis, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2019

Last Updated: 6 Oct 2024