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limoncello

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for limoncello.

Editorial note

Also many of these people have some unhealthy habits, like drinking insane doses of wine, beer, limoncello and mirto.

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Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(uncountable) A kind of Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of limoncello gathered in one view.

noun

(uncountable) A kind of Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur.

noun

(countable) A glass of this drink.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for limoncello.

noun

(uncountable) A kind of Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur.

noun

(countable) A glass of this drink.

Example sentences

1

Also many of these people have some unhealthy habits, like drinking insane doses of wine, beer, limoncello and mirto.

2

Eh, as you mention limoncello is a liqueur while all the others you mentioned are brandies.

3

I make limoncello with Everclear, which does a much better job of extracting oils and flavors than regular vodka.

4

On that note, it’s nearing time for me to make more limoncello/orangecello...

5

If the very elaborate still in a neighbours garage is anything to go by, gin, limoncello and various others can be made this way too.

6

Wait until you see the family recipes for limoncello.

7

Traditionally Limoncello is not done via distillation process.

8

I didn’t notice any specific brand of limoncello recommended in their demo.

9

I got sick drinking a bit too much limoncello once day.

10

I discovered this little disappointment while attempting a limoncello recipe that called for real Everclear and all I could legally buy was the 151 proof version.

11

It’s like the difference between Highland Park, Dewars and $10 crap scotch but also the difference between Kahlua, Tanqueray and Limoncello - and also the quality and brand variances within a style.

12

>..and Limoncello (lemon-infused liqueur from neighbouring Italy).

Quote examples

1

That doesn't answer "why", but my motto is "When life throws you lemons, make limoncello."

Proper noun examples

1

But of course I swapped the vodka for Limoncello.

2

I recall, for example, when the standard basket in Italy used to contain Sambuca[0], and was updated in the '00s to instead include Limoncello[1] due to changed consumer habits.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use limoncello in a sentence?

Also many of these people have some unhealthy habits, like drinking insane doses of wine, beer, limoncello and mirto.

What does limoncello mean?

(uncountable) A kind of Italian lemon-flavoured liqueur.

What part of speech is limoncello?

limoncello is commonly used as noun.