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Vocabulary Entry
lima
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A type of citrus fruit or a city in Peru.
Example Sentences
"I squeezed some lime juice into my drink."
"Lima is the capital of Peru."
"The recipe calls for fresh lime zest."
V
verb
To coat or flavor something with lime juice.
Example Sentences
"I like to lime my fish before grilling."
"He limed the tacos for extra flavor."
"She decided to lime the cupcakes with a citrus glaze."
A
adjective
Describing something that is green, typically of the color of limes.
Example Sentences
"She wore a lime green dress to the party."
"The chart features a lime colored highlight."
"His lime shoes caught everyone's attention."