How to Use key lime in a Sentence

key lime

noun
Definition of key limenext
  • Featured flavors, including key lime and lemon raspberry, are available in all cake sizes while the pop-up flavors only come in a personal-size bundtlet, according to the release.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
  • Add on a slice of key lime cake ($3.35) to complete the diet fail — it’s worth it.
    — Colleen Creamer, New York Times, 24 May 2018
  • The shop sells other dessert treats, but none can top its key lime pies and pie bars.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Don't forget a slice of their famous key lime pie for dessert.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The bustle of Duval Street enjoyed with a frozen key lime pie in hand.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 30 June 2023
  • The best American bake, for me, is a proper key lime pie.
    — Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2023
  • Photo: Ken Wu The key lime cheesecake shared by a group of seven.
    — Natasha Khan, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2017
  • Let key lime cups cool on a cooling rack for 45 minutes.
    — Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022
  • And don't miss out on the coconut key lime panna cotta for dessert.
    — Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Try a saltine crust in any citrus pie: key lime, lemon, even grapefruit.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2019
  • It's covered in key lime tartar sauce and served with a side of kettle chips.
    — Grace McDermott, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2021
  • Dine on a seafood dinner afterward at The Crazy Crab and share a slice of key lime pie to finish off the meal.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Flavors range from key lime and strawberries and cream to spicy chamoy with tajin.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The house is raised more than 14 feet and sits on some of the highest land on the island, the site of an old tomato farm and key lime orchard.
    — Amanda Finnegan, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2017
  • The evening drew to a close long after sunset, as mini portions of key lime were served.
    — Vogue, 15 July 2022
  • There was a repast table crammed with casseroles, Brunswick stew, fried chicken and key lime cake.
    — Ellen Barry, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2020
  • There were 16 fruit pies named, with flavors such as strawberry, grape, and key lime taking in the most wins.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2021
  • And there's new school, with flavors like key lime or pizza hamantaschen.
    — Lynn Ischay, cleveland.com, 28 Feb. 2018
  • The dessert menu always has bread pudding, along with pecan and Toll House cookie pies, cheesecake and key lime pie.
    — Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
  • The breads could be better, but the bite-size desserts, including a miniature key lime tart and cream-capped cheesecake, are fun.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2023
  • For lovers of key lime pie, this key lime cake is soaked with lime juice and is tart, sweet, and completely delicious.
    — Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Apr. 2022
  • For lovers of key lime pie, this key lime cake is soaked with lime juice and is tart, sweet, and completely delicious.
    — Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Whisk vinegar, key lime zest and juice, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, salt, and pepper in small bowl.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 27 June 2021
  • Some pies, such as key lime pies and pecan pies won’t require cooking—simply thaw and enjoy.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The Keys are a major theme in the couple’s home now, including a key lime paint scheme on the exterior.
    — By Mark Young, miamiherald, 24 Sep. 2017
  • Coconut lime cake with layers of coconut, key lime gelee and vanilla glaze.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 27 June 2022
  • Among the specials are mahi mahi tacos topped with key lime slaw and mango salsa, a key lime pie and sangria drink special.
    — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2021
  • 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, 16 May 2018
  • The key lime pies are 8 inches in diameter and serve eight to 10 people, so there’s plenty to go around.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
  • For dessert, a Chopped-esque key lime pie was served, made with a crust that contained ingredients used in each of the chef’s dishes from the evening.
    — Brande Victorian, Essence, 19 Sep. 2023

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