lemon
Pronunciation: [ˈlɛmən]
Word
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?
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