Everglades Meaning in English

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US

ˈɛvɝˌɡɫeɪdz

EV-er-glaydz

UK

ˈɛvəɡlˌeɪdz

EV-uh-glaydz

Definition

The Everglades are a large, tropical wetland area in southern Florida, United States, famous for its unique ecosystem of sawgrass marshes, alligators, and birds.

Usage & Nuances

"Everglades" is almost always used with the definite article as a proper place name: "the Everglades." It refers specifically to the wetlands in southern Florida. Avoid using it as a common noun in other contexts.

• Spanish: Everglades (zona pantanosa de Florida)
• Portuguese (BR): Everglades (pântano da Flórida)
• Portuguese (PT): Everglades (pântano da Flórida)
• Chinese (Simplified): 大沼泽地（佛罗里达湿地）
• Chinese (Traditional): 大沼澤地（佛羅裏達濕地）
• Hindi: एवरग्लेड्स (फ्लोरिडा का दलदली इलाका)
• Arabic: إيفرجلاديس (مستنقعات فلوريدا)
• Bengali: এভারগ্লেডস
• Russian: Эверглейдс
• Japanese: エバーグレーズ
• Vietnamese: Everglades
• Korean: 에버글레이즈
• Turkish: Everglades
• Urdu: ایورگلیدز
• Indonesian: Everglades

Example Sentences

Many tourists visit the Everglades every year.

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The Everglades are home to many alligators.

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You can take a boat tour in the Everglades.

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Birdwatchers love exploring the peaceful Everglades at sunrise.

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It's easy to get lost in the beauty of the Everglades.

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Have you ever seen an airboat racing through the Everglades?

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