Definition

A refreshing drink that combines beer with lemonade or a similar citrus-flavored beverage.

Example

On a hot summer day, I enjoy sipping a shandy while relaxing in the garden.

Conversation

Hey, have you ever tried a shandy?

Yeah, I love them! They're so refreshing on a hot day.

I just had one at a barbecue, and it was perfect.

Definitely! A good shandy makes everything better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Shandy** → The word 'shandy' originates from the 19th-century British term 'shandygaff', which is a combination of 'shandy' (meaning mixed) and 'gaff' (meaning a drink). It refers to a beverage that is a mixture of beer and lemonade or ginger beer.

Memory Tip

Think of 'shandy' as a drink that is 'mixed' — it combines beer with something sweet like lemonade.

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