lime Synonyms & Antonyms

Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.

Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.

Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).

A leash.

To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

To smear with birdlime.

To apply limewash.

To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.

Containing lime or lime juice.

Having the aroma or flavor of lime.

Lime-green.