lemon

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noun

lem·on ˈle-mən How to pronounce lemon (audio)

: an acid fruit that is botanically a many-seeded pale yellow oblong berry produced by a small thorny citrus tree (Citrus limon) and that has a rind from which an aromatic oil is extracted

: a tree that bears lemons

: something (such as an automobile) that is unsatisfactory or defective

lemon

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adjective

: of the color lemon yellow

: containing lemon

: having the flavor or scent of lemon

Example Sentences

Noun The recipe calls for the juice of two lemons. Garnish it with a slice of lemon. Our new car is a lemon.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends the use of oil of lemon eucalyptus as a more natural repellant.

Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 To avoid pitting or other damage to the surface, never use abrasive tools, harsh cleaning products, or acidic ingredients such as vinegar or lemon juice to clean these sinks.

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Kimberly used her mother’s recipe for lemon-cranberry scones, which quickly emerged as the top-selling product.

Sydney Page, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Both sister restaurants will offer the same four-course dinner ($44) that includes a Vacanza cocktail made with luxardo aperitivo, fresh pink grapefruit juice and triple sec with a lemon twist.

Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Add all the vegetables, including the smashed garlic bulb, season with salt and pepper, and add the rosemary sprigs and lemon quarters.

Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Garnish with one whole Cucamelon speared between one lemon wheel and serve.

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 There’s also Room Service, shaken and served with American gin, lemon, strawberry and topped with wine.

William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Adam August and Nick Hicks, bakes cookie with flavors such as frosted red velvet, brown-sugar blondies and all-vegan, gluten-free blueberry-lemon swirl and brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tart.

Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022

Adjective

Their other copy of that gene, as well as both copies in non-lemon-frost leopard geckos, did not have those differences in the DNA sequence.

Maddie Bender, Scientific American, 24 June 2021 And there's a sauce for everyone's taste, from lemon garlic lobster to mango habanero steak and shrimp and chicken bacon ranch dishes.

Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 27 May 2021 Makes 8 shots 6 ounces dry rosé 1½ ounces Campari2 ounces lemon juice½ ounce maraschino cherry liquidMaraschino cherries, such as LuxardoIn a shaker filled with ice, combine the rosé, Campari, lemon juice, and maraschino cherry liquid.

Rebekah Peppler, Bon Appétit, 26 Aug. 2019 Make LEMON PUDDING (from a mix) with 1 percent milk for dessert.

Susan Nicholson, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2017 Jack Rudy Elderflower Tonic .5 oz. Lemon juice 4 oz.

Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 18 Dec. 2015 See More

单词	lemon
释义	lemon 1 of 2 noun lem·on ˈle-mən 1 a : an acid fruit that is botanically a many-seeded pale yellow oblong berry produced by a small thorny citrus tree (Citrus limon) and that has a rind from which an aromatic oil is extracted b : a tree that bears lemons 2 : something (such as an automobile) that is unsatisfactory or defective Illustration of lemon branch with fruit and flowers lemon 2 of 2 adjective 1 : of the color lemon yellow 2 a : containing lemon b : having the flavor or scent of lemon Synonyms Noun bomb bummer bust catastrophe clinker clunker debacle débâcle disaster dud failure fiasco fizzle flop frost loser miss shipwreck turkey washout See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The recipe calls for the juice of two lemons. Garnish it with a slice of lemon. Our new car is a lemon. Recent Examples on the Web Noun The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends the use of oil of lemon eucalyptus as a more natural repellant. Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 To avoid pitting or other damage to the surface, never use abrasive tools, harsh cleaning products, or acidic ingredients such as vinegar or lemon juice to clean these sinks. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Kimberly used her mother’s recipe for lemon-cranberry scones, which quickly emerged as the top-selling product. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Both sister restaurants will offer the same four-course dinner ($44) that includes a Vacanza cocktail made with luxardo aperitivo, fresh pink grapefruit juice and triple sec with a lemon twist. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Add all the vegetables, including the smashed garlic bulb, season with salt and pepper, and add the rosemary sprigs and lemon quarters. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Garnish with one whole Cucamelon speared between one lemon wheel and serve. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 There’s also Room Service, shaken and served with American gin, lemon, strawberry and topped with wine. William Thornton \| Wthornton@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Adam August and Nick Hicks, bakes cookie with flavors such as frosted red velvet, brown-sugar blondies and all-vegan, gluten-free blueberry-lemon swirl and brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tart. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Adjective Their other copy of that gene, as well as both copies in non-lemon-frost leopard geckos, did not have those differences in the DNA sequence. Maddie Bender, Scientific American, 24 June 2021 And there's a sauce for everyone's taste, from lemon garlic lobster to mango habanero steak and shrimp and chicken bacon ranch dishes. Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 27 May 2021 Makes 8 shots 6 ounces dry rosé 1½ ounces Campari2 ounces lemon juice½ ounce maraschino cherry liquidMaraschino cherries, such as LuxardoIn a shaker filled with ice, combine the rosé, Campari, lemon juice, and maraschino cherry liquid. Rebekah Peppler, Bon Appétit, 26 Aug. 2019 Make LEMON PUDDING (from a mix) with 1 percent milk for dessert. Susan Nicholson, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2017 Jack Rudy Elderflower Tonic .5 oz. Lemon juice 4 oz. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 18 Dec. 2015 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English lymon, from Middle French limon, from Medieval Latin limon-, limo, from Arabic laymūn, līmūn, from Persian līmū, līmun First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing lemon lemon law lemon balm lemon curd lemon yellow lemon sole lemon verbena lemon thyme rough lemon lemon shark lemon law lemon balm lemon curd lemon yellow lemon sole lemon verbena lemon thyme rough lemon lemon shark See More Kids Definition lemon noun lem·on ˈle-mən 1 : an oval yellow fruit with a sour juice that is related to the orange and grows on a small spiny tree 2 : something unsatisfactory : dud The used car was a lemon. Medical Definition lemon noun lem·on ˈlem-ən : an acid fruit that contains citric acid and vitamin C, is botanically a many-seeded pale yellow oblong berry, and is produced by a small thorny tree of the genus Citrus (C. limon) also : this tree lemon noun as in disaster something that has failed the used car he bought turned out to be a lemon, and he soon had trouble starting the thing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disaster frost turkey bust failure bomb loser disappointment catastrophe miss flop mess clunker washout clinker dud shipwreck dog fiasco hash fizzle debacle near miss muddle bummer débâcle has-been botch shambles nonevent also-ran nonstarter Antonyms & Near Antonyms success smash hit winner blockbuster dandy corker crackajack phenomenon crackerjack jim-dandy See More
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