lemonade
UK: ˌleməˈneɪd | US: ˌleməˈneɪd
n. a sweetened beverage made from lemon juice, water, and sugar
n. a commercial carbonated drink flavored with lemon
The word "lemonade" combines "lemon," derived from Old French limon (originally from Arabic laymūn or Persian līmūn), with the suffix "-ade," borrowed from French to denote a sweetened drink (e.g., "orangeade"). The suffix traces back to Latin -ata, implying a product or action. The term emerged in the 17th century to describe the refreshing citrus-based beverage, reflecting its Mediterranean origins and European culinary adaptations.
She sipped her homemade lemonade on the porch.
The café serves sparkling lemonade with mint leaves.
He prefers pink lemonade for its sweeter taste.
On hot days, nothing beats ice-cold lemonade.
The recipe calls for fresh lemons to make lemonade.