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lemon

Pronunciation: [ˈlɛmən]

Word

Learn how to use lemon in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(noun) a yellow, sour fruit that is often used in food and drinks. Lemons can make things taste bright and fresh, like lemonade or in salad dressings.

Example

I made a delicious lemon pie for dessert.

Example

The recipe didn't taste good because I forgot to add the lemon.

Example

Do you like lemonade made with fresh lemons?

Context: “slang”

(noun) in slang, a lemon can refer to something that doesn't work well or is broken. It's like when you buy a toy, and it doesn't work at all.

Example

I bought a used car, and it's a fantastic deal, no lemon here!

Example

He felt ripped off when he realized he bought a lemon and it was always breaking down.

Example

How can you tell if a used car is a lemon?

How to pronounce lemon

Pronunciation: [ˈlɛmən]

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