lemons
Tart citrus fruits
Lemons are yellow citrus fruits known for their sour taste and high acidity.
The juice flavors food and drink; the zest adds fragrance.
When life gives you lemons, you're supposed to make lemonade—turn misfortune into opportunity.
A lemon is also something defective, especially a car that breaks down repeatedly: I bought a lemon.
Sharp-flavored small pie
- sourSharp, biting taste
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
piquant · zesty · citrusy · bright · pucker · biting · astringent · zingy
Citrus with segments
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
- mandarinSmall, loose-skinned citrus
pomelo · kumquat · clementine · yuzu · bergamot · satsuma · key lime
Acidic taste quality
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- failureLack of success
Woody perennial plant
blossom · potted · grafting · rootstock · pruning · Mediterranean climate · evergreen · peel
Hue between green and orange
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- sunnyBright with daylight
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- pale yellowLight, washed-out gold
chartreuse · canary · citrine
Italian citrus-infused liqueur
Removing dirt and mess
- deodorizingNeutralizing unpleasant smells
- fresheningMaking more lively
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- descalingRemoving mineral accumulation
stain removal · antibacterial · disinfecting · degreasing · brightening · bleaching · sanitizing · garbage disposal
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
sharp · piquant · zesty · citrusy · bright · pucker · biting · astringent · zingy · brisk
orange
Citrus with segments
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
mandarin · pomelo · kumquat · clementine · yuzu · bergamot · satsuma · key lime
sourness
Acidic taste quality
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
tree
Woody perennial plant
ripe · blossom · potted · grafting · rootstock · pruning · Mediterranean climate · evergreen · peel · pulp
yellow
Hue between green and orange
pale yellow · chartreuse · canary · citrine
limoncello
Italian citrus-infused liqueur
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- deodorizingNeutralizing unpleasant smells
- fresheningMaking more lively
- polishSmooth by rubbing
descaling · stain removal · antibacterial · disinfecting · degreasing · brightening · bleaching · sanitizing · garbage disposal · cutting board
lemonssugar
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
honey · sweet oranges · candy · maple syrup · molasses
lemonsgems
Cut precious stones
peaches · winners · cream puffs · beauties · keepers
lemonsoranges
Round citrus with segments
tangerines · mandarins · clementines · sweet oranges · satsumas
- 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
lemon, lemonade, lemony, lemongrass, lemonades, lemon-lime, lemon squeezer, lemonlike, lemon curd