lemony

adjective

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

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There are traditional soups like Greek lentil and avgolemono, a lemony chicken soup with egg; and salads with golden beets or apples and gorgonzola. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026 Leaves emit a powerful lemony menthol fragrance and they should be used sparingly, as opposed to common oregano. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026 The hardest part is deciding on an entree — everything here, from the rice or wheat dumplings to the lemony chicken tawa to the kabobs, is fabulous. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026 Fresh spring vegetables brighten up this lemony roast chicken recipe, which calls for rainbow carrots and fragrant herb sprigs (such as thyme, oregano, parsley, or dill). Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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