Daytona Beach

American

[dey-toh-nuh] / deɪˈtoʊ nə /

noun

a city in NE Florida: seashore resort.

Daytona Beach British

/ deɪˈtəʊnə /

noun

a city in NE Florida, on the Atlantic: a resort with a beach of hard white sand, used since 1903 for motor speed trials. Pop: 64 581 (2003 est)

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After graduating and spending two months stacking cases of beer, he decided to become a pilot and enrolled in flight school in Daytona Beach, Fla.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

But despite its power, Sir Malcolm knew the Blue Bird had "maxed out" and when 200mph was breached at the 23-mile Daytona Beach in Florida by Henry Segrave.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025

President Trump arrived at Daytona Beach International Airport just before noon and took the five-minute ride to the Speedway in “The Beast,” the presidential car.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2025

The agreement will include the city repealing its ordinance, Daytona Beach attorney Chobee Ebbets, who has represented Seventh Day Baptist pro bono, told the outlet.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2024

The famous Barney Oldfield had driven this car last winter at Daytona Beach, Florida.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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