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lemon Definition and Meaning in English (lemon definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Lemon definition: A yellow, oval citrus fruit with thick skin and juicy, acidic pulp, commonly used for its juice or zest.

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Definitions of Lemon

  1. 1noun

    A yellow, oval citrus fruit with thick skin and juicy, acidic pulp, commonly used for its juice or zest.

  2. 2noun(colloquial)

    An item, especially a vehicle, that is found to be defective or unsatisfactory after being purchased.

Example Sentences

casual

“She added a slice of lemon to her glass of water.”

casual

“The used car he bought turned out to be a complete lemon.”

general

“Lemon juice is often used in cooking and baking.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounlemonade
adjectivelemony
adjectivelemon-yellow

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.idiom

To make the best out of a bad or difficult situation.

lemon lawexpression

A law protecting consumers who buy defective new vehicles.

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Lemon definition: A yellow, oval citrus fruit with thick skin and juicy, acidic pulp, commonly used for its juice or zest.
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'Lemon' translates to 'lemon' in English. Lemon definition: A yellow, oval citrus fruit with thick skin and juicy, acidic pulp, commonly used for its juice or zest.
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