key lime

noun

often capitalized K
: a small aromatic lime

Examples of key lime in a Sentence

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The milk bread is a favorite and the key lime pie a great way to end a meal. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 There are more than 20 types of limes with Persian limes (also known as Tahiti limes), Mexican limes (also known as key limes), finger limes (also known as caviar limes) and Makrut limes being among the most popular. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 Others only think of the fruit as an ingredient in margaritas or key lime pie. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 Get The Recipe 07 of 12 Heavenly Key Lime Pie There are few things better than going over to Grandma's house in the summertime and finding a homemade key lime pie in the fridge. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 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 24 Mar. 2025.

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