English · Food & Drink
lemon
/ˈlem.ən/
[/ˈlem.ən/]
sour yellow citrus
Beginnernoun
Definition
A lemon is a yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste, used in cooking and drinks.
Example
She squeezed a little lemon over the grilled fish to brighten its delicate flavor.
She squeezed a little lemon over the grilled fish to brighten its delicate flavor.
Etymology
From Old French 'limon', from Arabic 'laymun', from Persian.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for flavor and acidity; informally, a 'lemon' is a faulty product.