lemony
adjective
lem·ony
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Definition of lemony
: resembling or suggestive of a lemon
Examples of lemony in a Sentence
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Funky charred onion paste and a scattering of tart, lemony ants top it. — Deborah Reid, Washington Post, "How acclaimed Chicago chef Iliana Regan found her bliss in the woods," 12 Aug. 2019 Tahini dressing makes a bright, garlicky, lemony accompaniment, lending an Eastern Mediterranean aura. — David Tanis, New York Times, "A Mixed Grill to Remember," 9 Aug. 2019 The fine dust turned the surface of the sea the colour of butter and left a bright, lemony line on shore that marked the extent of high tide and gave off a sickly sweet smell. — The Economist, "Alaska’s changing climate," 4 July 2019 My glass yielded a crisp, lemony finish—the perfect refreshment for a day on the island. — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "This French Island Is the Nantucket of the Mediterranean," 16 Aug. 2018 This light lemony fusion blend is a nice classic with an original twist. — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Feed your Super Bowl party guests right with seafood from local markets," 31 Jan. 2018 This recipe makes a rich dessert bread that’s tender but sturdy, swirled with a sweet, lemony walnut filling that supplies a little crunch. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Dios Hungarian Nut Cake," 19 Dec. 2017 There's the light and tart Lambic beer, the fruity Flanders brew, the sea salt and coriander-influenced Gose and the lemony wheat beer Berliner Weisse. — Mahita Gajanan, Time, "Why Everyone Is Suddenly Obsessed With Sour Beer," 19 Sep. 2017 Standout dishes include lemony whole-fish ceviche, caramelized Hokkaido scallops with sweet corn, and lilikoi (passion fruit) panna cotta. — Adam Erace, Fortune, "8 Great Things to See and Do on Oahu, Hawaii," 17 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lemony.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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