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Definition of lemon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fruityellow citrus fruit with sour taste
- I added a slice of lemon to my tea.
2.
colorbright yellow shade used to describe vivid yellow hues
- She wore a dress in a lemon shade.
3.
botanysmall evergreen tree bearing lemons
- The lemon in the garden is full of fruit.
4.
- The car I bought turned out to be a lemon.
Adjective
1.
tastehaving the flavor or scent of lemons
- The cake had a lemon taste.
2.
colorsof the pale yellow color of lemons
- She wore a lemon dress to the party.
Images of lemon
yellow citrus fruit with sour taste 
small evergreen tree bearing lemons
Expressions with lemon
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remain in one place doing nothing helpful in an awkward situation
Everyone was busy cleaning while I could only stand there like a lemon.
purchase something that turns out to be defective
He didn't know he would buy a lemon when he got that car.
remain passively in place without helping when action is expected
Everyone rushed to help while I could only sit there like a lemon.
be defective or unsatisfactory
The new phone turned out to be a lemon.
very easy to do or understand
The math problem was easy peasy lemon squeezy.
trick someone into a bad deal
She was sold a lemon when she bought that old house.
liquid from a lemon, used as flavoring or in drinks
She added fresh lemon juice to the tea for extra flavor..
device used to extract juice from lemons
She used a lemon squeezer to add fresh lemon juice to the salad dressing..
dessert with shortbread crust and lemon curd filling
I baked lemon bars for the party.
sauce made from lemon juice and butter
The fish was served with a delicious lemon butter.
chicken dish with sweet lemon sauce
We ordered lemon chicken at the Chinese restaurant.
yellow lemon-flavored candy shaped like a lemon
She offered me a lemon drop from the jar.
concentrated flavoring from lemons for cooking
Add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the cake batter.
outer skin of a lemon, used as flavoring or garnish
She grated lemon peel into the cake batter for extra zest..
dish seasoned with citrus zest and cracked black pepper
The restaurant's lemon pepper wings are a customer favorite.
black tea with lemon slices, zest or juice
I enjoy a cup of lemon tea in the morning.
small evergreen tree cultivated for its fruit
The lemon tree in our garden is blooming.
water mixed with lemon juice for health benefits
She drinks lemon water every morning for digestion.
small amount of juice pressed from a lemon
Add a squeeze of lemon to the salad.
juice taken from a lemon by pressing it
Add a tablespoon of squeezed lemon to the salad dressing.
outer skin of a lemon used in cooking
Grate the lemon rind for the cake.
fizzy drink with lemon flavor
I ordered a lemon soda with my lunch.
citrus fruit resembling lemon but less acidic
Sweet lemon is often used in refreshing drinks.
fragrant yellow oil from lemon peel
Lemon oil is used in aromatherapy for relaxation.
Origin of lemon
Arabic, laymūn (lemon) + Persian, līmū (citrus)
Terms with lemon included in their meaning
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fruit
green citrus fruit smaller than a lemon
taste
having a sharp, biting taste like lemon
classic dish
salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, lemon juice, and dressing
beverages
sweetened cold tea with lemon flavor
condiment
sauce with ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice
drink
carbonated drink with quinine, sometimes lemon or lime flavored
drink
cocktail with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar
beverage
mixed drink of whiskey and lime or lemon juice
cooking
outer skin of lemon orange or similar fruit used for flavor
beverages
drink with whiskey, lemon or lime juice and sugar
dish
large, fluffy pancake often served with lemon and sugar
condiment
thick creamy sauce of oil, egg yolks, and vinegar or lemon
beverages
piece of lemon peel added to a drink
candy
small, sour candy often lemon-flavored
bar order
cocktail of gin or vodka, dry vermouth, with olive or lemon twist
beverage
hot drink with whiskey, hot water, and sometimes lemon
Middle Eastern food
thick paste made from ground chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
Middle Eastern food
thick paste made from ground chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
beverage
brand of lemon-lime flavored soft drink
drink
cocktail with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and fizzy water
cooking
creamy sauce made with butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice
drink
cocktail with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar
culinary sauce
sauce made from butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice
drink
cocktail made of brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice
Examples of lemon in a sentence
The recipe called for the zest of a lemon. The artist used a lemon hue for the painting. Her room was decorated in a lemon color scheme. The lemon was pruned to encourage more growth. The gardener planted a lemon in the corner of the yard. The phone was a lemon, breaking within days.
His new laptop was a lemon, constantly crashing. The drink had a refreshing lemon aroma. She wore a dress with a lemon scent. The room was painted in a soft lemon hue. He chose a lemon tie to match his shirt.
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- French:citron, citronné, ...
- German:Zitrone, Zitronen-, ...
- Italian:limone, al limone, ...
- Spanish:limón, a limón, ...
- Portuguese:limão, citrino, ...
- Chinese:柠檬, 柠檬味的, ...
- Japanese:レモン, レモン風味, ...
- Arabic:لَيْمون, ذُو نَكْهَةِ اللَّيْمُون, ...
- Hebrew:לִימוֹן, לִימוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:лимон, лимонный, ...
- Ukrainian:лимон, лимонний, ...
- Hindi:नींबू, नींबूदार, ...
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