key lime

noun

variants often Key lime
: a small aromatic lime

Examples of key lime in a Sentence

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Observed house made creme brulee, house made cheesecake, house made key lime pie (45F-49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from steam table on cook line. Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026 Key Lime Key lime trees (Citrus aurantiifolia) are pretty reliable at bearing fruit. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 This bright yellow pie offers a springtime spin on the brand’s fan-favorite key lime pie. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026 Apple, key lime, cherry, tomato, icebox and more round reasons to celebrate. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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