lemon
Tart yellow fruit
A lemon is a yellow citrus fruit with sour juice, used in cooking, drinks, and cleaning products.
The color lemon is a bright, pale yellow.
Figuratively, a lemon is something defective—especially a car that turns out to have problems: I bought a lemon.
Lemon laws protect consumers who purchase faulty vehicles.
Citrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
- pomeloLarge, thick-skinned citrus
- mandarinSmall, loose-skinned citrus
clementine · bergamot · kumquat · yuzu · citron · satsuma · peel · pith
Failed device or effort
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
- recalledBrought back mentally
- unreliableNot consistently performing
breakdown · clunker · junker · warranty · defective · flawed · problematic
Sharp-flavored small pie
pucker · sharp · bright · citrusy · bitter · astringent · bracing · piquant
Keen enjoyment or peel
- curdCoagulated milk solids
- meringueBaked whipped whites
- limoncelloItalian citrus-infused liqueur
- glazeThin lustrous coating
marinade · vinaigrette · hollandaise · piccata · preserved · candied · gremolata
Hue between green and orange
- pale-yellowLight muted golden hue
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- sunnyBright with daylight
- cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
canary · buttercup · pastel · citrine · light · golden-yellow
Citrus-cut ale
Newly made, not stale
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- shineEmit or reflect light
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
orange
Citrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
- pomeloLarge, thick-skinned citrus
mandarin · clementine · bergamot · kumquat · yuzu · citron · satsuma · peel · pith · segments
dud
Failed device or effort
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
- recalledBrought back mentally
unreliable · breakdown · clunker · junker · warranty · defective · flawed · problematic
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
acidic · pucker · sharp · bright · citrusy · bitter · astringent · bracing · piquant · mouth-watering
zest
Keen enjoyment or peel
- curdCoagulated milk solids
- meringueBaked whipped whites
- limoncelloItalian citrus-infused liqueur
glaze · marinade · vinaigrette · hollandaise · piccata · preserved · candied · gremolata
yellow
Hue between green and orange
- pale-yellowLight muted golden hue
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- sunnyBright with daylight
cheerful · canary · buttercup · pastel · citrine · light · golden-yellow
shandy
Citrus-cut ale
fresh
Newly made, not stale
disinfectant · deodorizer · brighten · descaler · antibacterial
lemonhoney
Bees' viscous nectar product
sugar · sweet · sugary · saccharine · maple syrup
- lemon juicePressed citrus liquid
- lemonade standChild-run drink booth
- pink lemonadeFruit drink, coral-colored
- lemon cakeBaked good with citrus
- lemon dropTart yellow confection
- iced lemon teaChilled citrus-steeped drink
lemonade, lemons, lemon juice, lemony, lemongrass, lemonades, lemon drop, lemon squeezer, lemon meringue