lemon squash

noun

, British.

1. lemon soda; a soft drink of lemon juice and soda water.

lemon squash

noun

1. a drink made from a sweetened lemon concentrate and water

Word History and Origins

Origin of lemon squash¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The lemon squash, pilfered off the courts at the end of the day and swigged undiluted on the return coach trip, never even made it that far.

From BBC

And she said, “Well, maybe I could bring some out here. Do you like lemon squash?”

From Literature

Before the season ends, I make sure to put up a few jars of Lemon Squash, intensely flavored with lemon oil, zest and juice.

From Washington Post

"Will you have lime juice or lemon squash?"

From Slate

There, I blush to say, I spend an hour or two, smoking cigars, and even drinking a whisky and soda, or a lemon squash, listening to middle-aged ladies in sun-bonnets and accordion skirts singing out of tune.

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