lemony

adjective

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

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There's nothing more healing and cozy than a chicken soup and this bright, lemony recipe is the best thing for a sore throat. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026 This Florida native produces green leaves with silvery undersides, along with summer-blooming, creamy white flowers that have a lemony smell. Larry Figart, Florida Times-Union, 14 Jan. 2026 Lean and tender steaks crown a bright, lemony salad made with asparagus, peas and couscous. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026 These zingy greens have a bright, lemony flavor that adds freshness to soups, sandwiches, and green salads. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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