lime
n. C / U A2 Elementary US //ˈɫaɪm// UK //lˈaɪm// lime
n. a small, round green fruit that tastes sour. It is similar to a lemon but usually smaller and has a different smell.
n. a small, globose, green citrus fruit with an acidic juice and a thin rind. The term also refers to the tree that bears this fruit.
I always squeeze a fresh lime into my water.
The chef added a squeeze of lime to the fish tacos to balance the spicy flavors.
While lemons are often preferred for their bright acidity, the lime offers a distinctively sharp, aromatic profile that is essential to many tropical cuisines.
Usage
Countable when referring to the individual fruit; uncountable when referring to the juice or flavor in general.