How to Use lemon in a Sentence

lemon

noun
  • The recipe calls for the juice of two lemons.
  • Our new car is a lemon.
  • Garnish it with a slice of lemon.
  • Juice the lemons and limes, then add the juice to the sugar mixture.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • Squeeze one lemon wedge over the shrimp and sprinkle the parsley on top.
    — Zella Palmer, Saveur, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Serve it over couscous with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
    — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • Then simply stir in the crushed cumin, a squeeze of lemon, and some yogurt.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The icing was sweet but not cloying, with a touch of lemon.
    — Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Add lemon juice, garnish, and serve: Stir in lemon juice.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Add Extra Shine Rub the surface with a soft cloth and a few drops of lemon oil.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Ahead, check out our in-depth guide to Meyer lemon tree care.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 7 June 2023
  • Broil it, top it with flaky sea salt and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Season the collards and shallot with the salt, and, if desired, a squeeze of lemon.
    — Adrienne Cheatham, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
  • Do not put any more lemon water or wasabi in his eyes, okay?
    — Clark Collis, EW.com, 15 May 2023
  • Taste the dressing on a piece of kale and add extra lemon juice, if desired.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023
  • Order a plate of them — lightly fried with a squirt of fresh lemon — to go and enjoy them with the sights and scent of the sea.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • But one is like the silky tartness of a lemon meringue pie and the other like chicken bones stuck in your throat.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2023
  • As a sweet touch, a trio of chocolate mousse tarts, lemon tarts, and chocolate cake pops were served.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Taste and add more salt, lemon juice and butter or olive oil as needed.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Whisk in fresh lemon juice or good vinegar one teaspoon at a time.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Stir in garlic, olive oil, basil, capers and lemon juice.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
  • The pasta and vegetables are tossed in lemon juice and olive oil, then topped with more cheese and fresh mint.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Mix with the olive oil, salt, pepper, reserved water and lemon juice.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
  • Just before ladling the soup into bowls, stir in peas, parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Strain out lemon slices and chill or pour over ice before serving.
    — America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Garnish with fresh blueberries and lemon zest.
    — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
  • Use greens like kale or spinach as the base, and flavor with lemon, ginger, or mint.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
  • This lemon-oregano shrimp dish was my favorite of the bunch.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • The zing from a squeeze of lemon juice plus the tangy crunch of relish adds up to a flavorful dish that is surprisingly easy to throw together.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
  • These get a touch of brightness from lemon zest, and the best part is how easy the dough is to work with.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026

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