lemony

adjective

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

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The wine finishes dry with a refreshing, lemony crispness. Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 Sam's Club | Mayer Bros Apple Cider Mayer Bros apple cider was noticeably lemony and light on spice and sugar. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024 Bulgarian feta sharpens a lemony cucumber and tomato salad. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024 Serve these alongside some Brussels sprouts, a fresh salad, or lemony pasta. Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 July 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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