Florida Keys

American  

plural noun

1. a chain of small islands and reefs off the coast of S Florida. About 225 miles (362 km) long.

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Florida Keys Cultural  

1. Islands off the southern coast of Florida. The best known are Key Largo and Key West.

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Example Sentences

Just 90 miles of open ocean separate Andy Pages’ boyhood home in Mantua, Cuba, from the southern tip of the Florida Keys.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

“With two gated driveways, serene lawns, and a high-end tropical ambiance, this estate seamlessly blends privacy, prestige, and paradise. A one-of-a-kind legacy property – experience the ultimate Florida Keys lifestyle,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025

The company was sued by the family of Naibel Benavides Leon, 22, who was killed when she was struck by the Model S at a T-intersection in the Florida Keys in 2019.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

As the study notes in its abstract, "The other cacti in the region, and all rare plants in the Florida Keys, are threatened with a similar fate."

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2024

That’s your basic July in the Florida Keys.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen