key lime

noun

variants often Key lime
: a small aromatic lime

Examples of key lime in a Sentence

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If a pie isn't in the cards, this relatively easy pound cake recipe with a beautiful key lime glaze is a welcome substitution. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 Flavors include Dutch apple, strawberry rhubarb, cherry, French silk, honey custard and key lime. Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026 The restaurant has also collaborated with Fookem’s Fabulous in Coconut Grove, famous for its Key lime pies, to provide dessert. Connie Ogle updated February 27, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Brewery staff pouring signature beverages such as pale ales and key lime pie sours included Rick Hill, co-owner of 9th Hour Brewing of Lake Villa. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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