Meaning & use
lemon
A yellow citrus fruit with sour juice, used in cooking, drinks, and flavoring.
See it in a sentence
She squeezed a fresh lemon into her tea to add a tart flavor.
The recipe calls for the zest of one lemon and a pinch of sugar.
A note on using this word
Informally, 'lemon' also describes a faulty product, especially a car that constantly breaks down.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A product, especially a vehicle, that turns out to be defective or unsatisfactory.
He regretted buying the used car once he realized it was a lemon.
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