Lime

/laɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A yellowish-green citrus fruit that is typically round and contains acidic juice.

I squeezed a lime into my drink to add some flavor.

The tree that produces limes, belonging to the genus Citrus.

The lime tree in the garden is full of ripe fruit.

A form of calcium oxide or hydroxide used in various industrial processes.

The construction workers used lime to stabilize the soil.

verb

To treat or mix with lime, typically in agriculture or to modify soil pH levels.

They decided to lime the fields to improve crop yield.

Middle English 'lyme', from Old French 'lime' or from Latin 'limonem' (lemon).

lime juice

Liquid obtained from squeezing limes, often used in cocktails.

limey

Slang term for a British person, originally referring to sailors who consumed lime to prevent scurvy.

squeeze lime

To extract juice from a lime, typically used in cooking or drinks.

citron

A large, yellow citrus fruit used in flavoring and perfumes.

lemon

A yellow citrus fruit, similar to lime but larger and sweeter.

To be in a bad situation or to fail.

He was totally limed when he forgot his lines during the play.

To drink excessively.

They were liming at the bar all night.