English

lime

laɪm
Meaning: green citrus fruit; calcium-based substance (calcium oxide/hydroxide); linden tree
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I added a squeeze of fresh lime to my drink.
I added a squeeze of fresh lime to my drink.
The chef can grill snapper with lime for dinner.
The chef can grill snapper with lime for dinner.
At the bar, she ordered a vodka tonic with lime.
At the bar, she ordered a vodka tonic with lime.
At the old hotel bar, I order a tonic and gin with lime.
At the old hotel bar, I order a tonic and gin with lime.
They whited the walls with lime.
They whited the walls with lime.

Usage Notes

Most commonly refers to the small green citrus fruit. It also refers to a white powdery substance used in building materials (quicklime) or the linden tree.

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