key lime

noun

often capitalized K
: a small aromatic lime

Examples of key lime in a Sentence

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Down the road another 11 miles in Tavernier, the Blond Giraffe bakes up several delicious variations of the famous key lime pie, made from the zesty little limes that were once grown here commercially. Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025 It's known for great grouper sandwiches, lobster tacos, and a divine key lime pie. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025 New desserts include chocolate mousse and key lime cakes. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024 Make sure to try a slice of authentic key lime pie, and snap your photo at the Southernmost Point, where a colorful concrete buoy marks the spot at which there are just 90 miles between the United States and Cuba. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for key lime

Word History

Etymology

Florida Keys

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of key lime was in 1905

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“Key lime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/key%20lime. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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