Everglades

American  

[ev-er-glaydz] / ˈɛv ərˌgleɪdz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a swampy and partly forested region in S Florida, mostly S of Lake Okeechobee. Over 5,000 sq. mi. (12,950 sq. km).

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Everglades British  

/ ˈɛvəˌɡleɪdz /

plural noun

1. a subtropical marshy region of Florida, south of Lake Okeechobee: contains the Everglades National Park established to preserve the flora and fauna of the swamps. Area: over 13 000 sq km (5000 sq miles)

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Everglades

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Thursday her administration would explore transferring county-owned land at the airfield to the National Park Service or other Everglades restoration partners.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

The Republican state representative’s district includes the Florida Keys and much of Everglades National Park, where flamingo numbers are rising.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission launched a separate investigation into another of Peters’ videos involving an alligator in the Everglades.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026

Everglades Airboat Ride – The Everglades are just 45 minutes from Miami Beach and absolutely worth the trip.

From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2026

Making good on his promise, Roy’s father took them out the Tamiami Trail to an Indian tourist shop that offered airboat trips through the Everglades.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen