florida
word
/ˈfɫɑɹədə/, /ˈfɫɑɹɪdə/, /ˈfɫɔɹədə/, /ˈfɫɔɹɪdə/
FLOR-i-duh
/ˈflɒɹədə/, /ˈflɒɹɪdə/, /ˈflɔɹədə/, /ˈflɔɹɪdə/
FLO-ri-duh
Definition
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States. It is known for its warm weather, beaches, and cities such as Miami and Orlando.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Florida'. Often appears with verbs like 'live in', 'move to', 'travel to', and 'be from'. In casual speech, people may associate it with beaches, tourism, hurricanes, retirement, or theme parks.
Spanish: FloridaPortuguese (BR): FlóridaPortuguese (PT): FlóridaChinese (Simplified): 佛罗里达州Chinese (Traditional): 佛羅裏達州Hindi: फ्लोरिडाArabic: فلوريداBengali: ফ্লোরিডাRussian: ФлоридаJapanese: フロリダVietnamese: FloridaKorean: 플로리다Turkish: FloridaUrdu: فلوریڈاIndonesian: Florida
Example Sentences
My aunt lives in Florida.
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After ten years in New York, they finally moved to Florida for the warmer weather.
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We are going to Florida next summer.
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Florida has many beautiful beaches.
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I grew up in Florida, so I'm used to sudden rain in the afternoon.
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If you're flying to Florida in July, be ready for heat and humidity.
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