lemon drop

noun

a lemon-flavored lozenge.

Origin of lemon drop

First recorded in 1800–10

Words nearby lemon drop

lemnitzer, lemnos, lemon, lemon balm, lemon cheese, lemon drop, lemon fish, lemon geranium, lemon grass, lemon grove, lemon kali

Example sentences from the Web for lemon drop

  • The teacher slipped her hand into her pocket and drew out a lemon-drop, which she thrust softly into Jerome's hand.

    Jerome, A Poor Man |Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

  • He is never without a lemon-drop in his mouth, and he keeps his pockets full of candy.

    Our House |Elizabeth Robins Pennell

British Dictionary definitions for lemon drop

lemon drop

noun

a lemon-flavoured boiled sweet