key lime

noun

often capitalized K
: a small aromatic lime

Examples of key lime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Get The Recipe 08 of 20 Heavenly Key Lime Pie There are few things better than going over to Grandma's house in the summertime and finding a homemade key lime pie in the fridge. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2024 The Sprinter founder tried several other tea time dishes, including a coronation chicken salad sandwich, cucumber and cream cheese sandwich, egg and cress sandwich, two types of scones, coconut cream bundt cake, key lime pie and a macaron. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024 Dessert options include chocolate mouse cake, key lime pie and caramel fudge cheesecake. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024 The Fairway Fusion is equal parts sweet tea and lemonade, with a mix of pineapple and key lime juices, a splash of coconut syrup and topped with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for key lime 

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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 8 Oct. 2024.

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