key west

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A family walks along the waterfront in Key West.

Definition

1. 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.

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Noun

1. a town on the westernmost of the Florida keys in the Gulf of Mexico

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