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lemon

[ˈlɛmən]

lemon Definition

  • 1a yellow, oval citrus fruit with juicy acidic flesh
  • 2a pale yellow color

Using lemon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lemon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She squeezed a lemon into her tea.

  • Example

    The car is painted in a bright lemon color.

  • Example

    Lemon juice can be used as a natural cleaner.

  • Example

    He added a slice of lemon to his water.

lemon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lemon

  • citrus fruit
  • yellow fruit
  • sour fruit
  • acid fruit

Phrases with lemon

  • when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

    make the best of a difficult situation

    Example

    I lost my job, but when life gives you lemons, make lemonade, right?

  • a law that provides protection to consumers who purchase defective vehicles

    Example

    The car had so many problems that he had to use the lemon law to get his money back.

  • the outermost layer of a lemon peel, used to add flavor to food and drinks

    Example

    She added some lemon zest to the cake batter for extra flavor.

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Summary: lemon in Brief

A 'lemon' [ˈlɛmən] is a yellow, oval citrus fruit with juicy acidic flesh. It is also a pale yellow color. Lemon juice can be used as a natural cleaner, and the phrase 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade' means to make the best of a difficult situation.

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