Definition

Noun: A lemon drop is a type of hard candy characterized by its strong lemon flavor, typically a bright yellow color, and its common shape, which is often a small sphere or disc resembling a lemon.

Usage

The term "lemon drop" refers specifically to this distinct candy. It is used as a countable noun. * She offered me a lemon drop from the glass jar on her desk. * The recipe calls for crushing three lemon drops to add a tangy sweetness. * My favorite old-fashioned candy is the lemon drop.

Advanced Usage

• As a flavor descriptor: The term can be used attributively to describe other items that have the characteristic tart-sweet flavor of the candy.
  • The cocktail had a refreshing lemon-drop taste.
• In compound nouns (listed as variants): The core term "lemon drop" can form part of other established names, such as for a cocktail.

Variants and Related Words

• Lemon-drop martini (or Lemon Drop cocktail): A popular vodka-based cocktail that tastes like the candy, typically made with vodka, lemon juice, and sugar.
• Lemon drops: The standard plural form.

Synonyms

• Lemon candy: A more general term.
• Boiled sweet (UK): A general term for hard candy, which could be lemon-flavored.

Different Meanings

The term "lemon drop" almost exclusively refers to the candy. Other potential uses are highly specialized or rare (e.g., a specific shade of yellow, a variety of plant) and are far less common than the confectionery meaning.

Noun

1. a hard candy with lemon flavor and a yellow color and (usually) the shape of a lemon