bitter lemonnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌbɪt.ə ˈlem.ən/us/ˌbɪt̬.ɚ ˈlem.ən/a fizzy drink (= one with bubbles) with a slight taste of lemon, that is not alcoholic but is sometimes mixed with alcoholic drinks
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Examples from literature
- Gin and bitter lemon?
- She'd known about his cats and his preference for gin and bitter lemon was in his records.