lime

noun
UK: /laɪm/
US: /laɪm/

  1. A green citrus fruit with a sour taste.

    1. I need a lime for my drink.
    2. The recipe calls for the juice of one fresh lime to enhance the flavor of the dish.

  2. A type of tree that produces limes.

    1. The lime tree is full of fruit.
    2. We planted a new lime tree in our backyard, hoping for a bountiful harvest next year.

  3. A greenish-yellow color.

    1. Her dress was lime green.
    2. The walls were painted a bright lime color, making the room feel cheerful and modern.

Synonyms

citron lemon
lime verb

  1. To treat soil with lime to improve its quality.

    1. We lime the field every year.
    2. Farmers lime their fields to reduce acidity and improve crop yields significantly.
lime adjective

  1. Of a color between yellow and green, like that of a lime fruit.

    1. She wore a lime shirt.
    2. The kitchen was decorated in various shades of lime and white to create a fresh atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lime" in English means: A green citrus fruit with a sour taste., A type of tree that produces limes., A greenish-yellow color..

The phonetic transcription of "lime" is /laɪm/ in British English and /laɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lime": citron, lemon.

Example usage of "lime": "I need a lime for my drink.". More examples on the page.