key west
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specific town in Florida, USA: Key West is the name of a town located on the westernmost island of the Florida Keys archipelago in the Gulf of Mexico. It is known as a popular tourist destination.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- We spent our vacation in Key West.
- Key West is famous for its sunsets and historic architecture.
Advanced Usage
- "The Conch Republic": A humorous nickname for Key West, stemming from a 1982 protest where the island symbolically declared independence.
- Key West, also known as the Conch Republic, has a unique cultural identity.
Variants and Related Words
Florida Keys (proper noun): The archipelago of islands extending south from Florida, of which Key West is a part.
- The Florida Keys are connected by the Overseas Highway.
Key (noun): In this geographical context, a low-lying island or reef, especially in the Caribbean or off the coast of Florida.
- The ship navigated carefully through the keys.
Synonyms
- Island city: A general term for a city located on an island.
- Southernmost point: A descriptive phrase often associated with Key West's popular tourist landmark.
Related Phrases
- "Down in the Keys": A colloquial phrase referring to being in or traveling to the Florida Keys region.
- He's been living down in the Keys for years.
Related Idioms
- "Margaritaville": While a song title by Jimmy Buffett, it is culturally associated with the laid-back, tropical lifestyle of Key West.
- After a week in Key West, I felt like I was living in Margaritaville.
Noun
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a town on the westernmost of the Florida keys in the Gulf of Mexico
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