Key West

American  

noun

1. an island off S Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico. 4 miles (6.4 km) long; 2 miles (3.2 km) wide.

2. a seaport on this island: the southernmost city in the U.S.; naval base.

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Example Sentences

So we decided at this Key West Literary Festival to talk about how we loved what most people call “Lifetime movies.”

From Salon

On a family trip to Key West, the southernmost point of the continental U.S. was so mobbed; we could only take a picture of the mob.

From The Wall Street Journal

Forecasters noted that atmospheric moisture readings from San Diego almost mirrored those from Key West on Thursday — or about 200% of normal for Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

Naval Air Station in Key West, Fla., after a routine security check.

From Los Angeles Times

“I came from Key West to here,” Gold said, handing out a gold-colored metal business card.

From Seattle Times