Key lime
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Key lime
After the Florida Keys
Example Sentences
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On her drive back, Starling plans to fill up the back of her car with coolers, and “I’ll get like three frozen Key lime pies to bring with me home.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 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
Key lime pie, originating in late 1800s Key West, is a large part of the continental United States’ southernmost island chain’s heritage.
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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