Meaning of the word lemon in English

What does lemon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lemon

US /ˈlem.ən/
UK /ˈlem.ən/
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Noun

1.

a pale yellow oval citrus fruit with thick skin and fragrant, acidic juice

Example:
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
This cake has a strong lemon flavor.
2.

a person or thing that proves to be unsatisfactory, disappointing, or defective

Example:
I bought a used car, and it turned out to be a complete lemon.
The new software update was a real lemon; it crashed my computer.

Adjective

1.

pale yellow

Example:
The walls were painted a soft lemon color.
She wore a beautiful dress in a vibrant lemon shade.
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