lemony

adjective

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

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The standout dish, however, was the juicy scarlet prawns on a bed of creamy, lemony Portuguese rice. — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 People are herby, people are lemony, people are mustardy, bursting at the taste buds with umami. — Raven Smith, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 With a balance of sweet and tart (almost lemony) flavors, our editors thought this would be a great option on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026 But the brewery, which has a partnership with the newsroom that led to the creation of a light and lemony ale called Tell the Truth, did have one. — Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lemony

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lemony was in 1859

Rhymes for lemony

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lemonwood
lemony
lemon yellow
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“Lemony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemony. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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