Lime

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪm/

Lime (noun)

  1. A small, green fruit with sour juice, used in cooking and drinks.
  2. A white substance made from heating limestone, used in building and farming.
  3. A tree that produces small, green citrus fruits.

Examples

  • She squeezed a lime into the drink.
  • Limes add a tangy flavor to dishes.

Common collocations: squeeze a lime, lime juice, fresh lime, use lime, lime mortar

Synonyms of Lime

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