Ade
/eɪd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A suffix used to denote a beverage or something similar, often fruit-flavored.
I ordered a refreshing lemonade to enjoy on a hot summer day.
A sweetened beverage made from fruit juice or extract.
The children were thrilled to have grapeade at the picnic.
A term used to describe various types of drinks, especially those with a particular flavor.
We tried several different ade flavors at the festival.
Etymology
Late 19th century from French 'ade' as a suffix for sweetened drinks, derived from Latin 'aqua'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lemonade stand
A small business selling lemonade, typically during the summer.
limeade
A drink made from lime juice and water, similar to lemonade.
orangeade
A drink made from orange juice, often sweetened.
Related Words
lemonade
A drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar.
limeade
A refreshing drink made by mixing lime juice with water and sugar.
Slang Meanings
A refreshing or enjoyable drink, often used informally.
That new soda is fire, it's like the best ade I've tried!
A term used in a casual context to describe any sweet drink.
Grab me a cold ade from the fridge!