Key lime
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Key lime
After the Florida Keys
Example Sentences
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Flight attendants squeezed lime juice on Biscoff to create Key lime pie flavor, and passengers tried their luck scoring extra packages to bring home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
A year later, Chicago's Spiteful Brewing put out a new imperial IPA with Key lime to start a "social commentary on ignorance."
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2023
In 2006, Key lime pie was designated Florida’s official pie by the state Legislature.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
And each week brings new roster of flavors, like caramel popcorn, cotton candy, Key lime pie and everything bagel.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
Lucia: And the Key lime pie is excellent there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
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