Lima meaning

Definition of Lima

1. capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century

   Synonyms: capital of Peru

   Type of: national capital

Lima in a sentence

• Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the Pacific coast.
• Lima beans are a nutritious choice.
• I'm Peruvian and I come from Lima.

How to pronounce Lima

Lima is pronounced /ˈlaɪmə/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.