lemon

The word “lemon” has 2 syllables: lem-on

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛmən/


What is synonym and antonym for lemon?

In the thesaurus, “lemon” has 31 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lemon along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for lemon

Antonyms for lemon

  • blockbuster
  • corker
  • crackajack
  • crackerjack
  • dandy
  • hit
  • jim-dandy
  • phenomenon
  • smash
  • success
  • winner

Meanings of lemon

  • noun
    1. A yellowish citrus fruit.
    2. A semitropical evergreen tree, Citrus limon, that bears such fruits.
    3. A taste or flavour/flavor of lemons.
    4. A more or less bright shade of yellow associated with lemon fruits.
    5. A defective or inadequate item or individual.
    6. (shortened from “lemon flavour”) Favor.
    7. A piece of fanfiction involving explicit sex (named after the erotic anime series Cream Lemon).
  • verb
    1. To flavour with lemon.
  • adjective
    1. Containing or having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons.
    2. Of the pale yellow colour/color of lemons.
    3. (from "lemon tart") Smart; cheeky, vocal.

Example Sentences

  • She added a slice of lemon to her iced tea.
  • The lemon tree in their backyard is full of ripe fruit.
  • I prefer lemon flavor in my desserts over chocolate.
  • He bought a used car that turned out to be a lemon.
  • The recipe calls for freshly squeezed lemon juice.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lemon, such as: also-ran, blockbuster, bomb, botch, bummer, bust, catastrophe.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • willpower
  • xanthous

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