Definition of key lime
: a small aromatic lime
Examples of key lime in a Sentence
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Combine the trout slices, tomato oil, soy sauce and sudachi (or key lime) juice in a bowl and marinate for 30 minutes. — Michael Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Chef’s guidance in foraging leads the way to tasty culinary discoveries," 25 June 2019 The solution that Bridge Projects returned with Tuesday was a stainless steel canopy at the top of the poles, reflecting down on a colorful floor with landscaping and turquoise key lime quartz. — Scott Huddleston, ExpressNews.com, "Long-awaited art piece approved for San Antonio’s San Pedro Creek park," 4 June 2019 Try a saltine crust in any citrus pie: key lime, lemon, even grapefruit. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Old-fashioned icebox pies are easy and delicious," 4 June 2019 Or, wash down a plate of crab cakes with key lime butter with a hibiscus martini, beachside, at Lazy Days. — Jennifer M. Wood, Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Best Day Trips from Miami," 4 Mar. 2018 Her Sweet Whispers are crisp, yet airy little cookies with key lime, passion fruit, blackberry or raspberry preserves tucked inside; more flavors are on the way. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "Light as Air and Filled With Flavor," 2 July 2018 The chain’s 3rd Street location is making peach, chocolate cream, salted caramel, key lime and s’mores pies, all $45. — Sara Cagle, latimes.com, "Where to pick up pie for the Fourth of July," 27 June 2018 Add on a slice of key lime cake ($3.35) to complete the diet fail — it’s worth it. — Colleen Creamer, New York Times, "36 Hours in Chattanooga," 24 May 2018 Gluten-free key lime dream, a dark chocolate turtle cheesecake and chocolate truffle bomb are among the desserts ($6 or $7). — Vickie Snow Jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Trail's Edge Brewing Company offers full menu, lots of craft beer options in downtown Frankfort," 16 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'key lime.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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