Limeade Meaning in English
word
ˈlaɪˌmeɪd
LY-mayd
lˈaɪmeɪd
ly-MAYD
Definition
A sweet, refreshing drink made from lime juice, water, and sugar, similar to lemonade but using limes instead of lemons.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal, used mainly in the US and parts of Latin America. Often confused with lemonade, but 'limeade' always uses limes. Served cold, especially in summer. Seldom served carbonated.
Spanish: limonada de limaPortuguese (BR): limonada de limãoPortuguese (PT): limonada de limaChinese (Simplified): 青柠汁饮料 - 青柠水Chinese (Traditional): 青檸汁飲料 - 青檸水Hindi: नींबू पानी (नींबू=लाइम)Arabic: عصير الليم (مشروب)Bengali: লাইমেডRussian: лаймейдJapanese: ライムエードVietnamese: nước chanh xanhKorean: 라임에이드Turkish: limeade - misket limonatasıUrdu: لیم ایڈIndonesian: limun nipis manis - limeade
Example Sentences
I made fresh limeade for lunch.
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Limeade is my favorite summer drink.
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Add more sugar to your limeade if it's too sour.
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On hot days, nothing beats ice-cold limeade.
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They served homemade limeade at the picnic, and it was a hit.
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If you want something tangy but sweet, try the limeade at this cafe.
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