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Vocabulary Entry
lemon
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A yellow, oval citrus fruit with a sour taste.
Example Sentences
"I squeezed a lemon to add some flavor to my water."
"She bought a bag of lemons for her lemonade stand."
"The recipe calls for the juice of one lemon."
V
verb
To fail or to perform poorly, often used in slang.
Example Sentences
"I totally lemoned that exam after not studying."
"He really lemoned when he missed the goal."
"Don't lemon on this project; give it your best effort!"