Literal Meaning

A drink made from the juice of lemons mixed with water and sweetened, typically served cold

Actual Meaning

Australians use 'lemonade' for Sprite-like drinks

Context

Used when ordering a refreshing drink in a British pub or café.

Examples

• "I'll have a lemonade"
• "Do you want some lemonade?"
• "At the pub, they serve this amazing lemonade with a slice of lemon on top."
• "It was a hot day, so I ordered a lemonade to cool down."
• "When my friends ask for lemonade, they're always surprised when I say we don't have flat lemonade."

Tips

• If someone offers you lemonade at a British event, it's likely to be a refreshing, bubbly drink.
• This is the standard term in this region
• When talking about lemonade in a British context, remember that it generally refers to carbonated drinks, not still drinks.
• In the UK, if you order lemonade, expect a fizzy drink, similar to soda, rather than a juice.