key lime

noun

variants often Key lime
: a small aromatic lime

Examples of key lime in a Sentence

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Sea scallops are a sleeper hit, and the Key lime pie is worth saving room for – especially at sunset. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 The cookie crust is contrasted by a sweeter, gooey filling, whether pecan (the traditional flavor), chocolate, or even Key lime. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 The site of the Hemingway Home & Museum and birthplace of the Key lime pie is Florida’s only locale in the Top 10 of the Travelers Choice Awards for 2026, created by travel advice and review platform Tripadvisor. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026 Eliminate water and Key lime concentrate from recipe). Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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