key lime

noun

variants often Key lime

: a small aromatic lime

Examples of key lime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Don’t leave without trying their famous jalapeno pimento dip and homemade key lime pie. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

If key limes or key lime juice isn’t available at your grocery store, Persian limes are a great substitute. — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026

The Pisco sour is frothy and dessert-like, like key lime pie. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026

This layered gradient manicure stacks graham cracker-hued brown, creamy white, and vibrant lime green polishes to mimic the signature look of a slice of key lime pie. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Florida Keys

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for key lime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime