key lime

noun

often capitalized K
: a small aromatic lime

Examples of key lime in a Sentence

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Order a side of black beans over yellow rice, and round out your meal with a slice of key lime pie. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2025 The citrus is used to make delicious homemade lemonade, key lime pies, lemon tarts, pastas, wedged as a garnish on your favorite drinks and so much more. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 June 2025 Find your new favorite key lime pie at Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen in Key Largo or Green Turtle Inn in Islamorada. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025 Cheesecake, key lime pie, butterscotch panna cotta, tiramisu, limoncello and more were up for grabs. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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