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Palm Beach

Palm Beach

5 3.4
A rich resort town on an island off Florida's east coast with beaches and luxury
  • proper noun
  • /pɑːlm biːtʃ/
translation icon : Palm Beach
  • West Palm Beach
  • Palm Beach, Florida

Examples

  • Our families vacationed in Palm Beach together.

    Scoop (2006)

  • Isn't Palm Beach lovely this time of year?

    Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989)

  • We threw a masked ball in Palm Beach this year, it was wonderful.

    Scoop (2006)

  • My mother won a visit to Palm Beach and I became friends with their granddaughter, Vivian.

    Scoop (2006)

  • The itinerary is as follows: Day One—drive from Palm Beach to Key West, photographing scenics along the way.

    Academic text (1996)

  • During our vacation, we enjoyed sunbathing on the beautiful beaches of Palm Beach.

  • Many celebrities own luxurious homes in Palm Beach because of its exclusive lifestyle.

  • In winter, Palm Beach becomes a popular destination for those seeking warm weather.

Surface Forms

Palm Beach main

Morphology

palm + beach

The place name is compositionally built from 'palm' + 'beach' and directly evokes a beach with palm trees or a locale named for such features; this basic referential meaning is derivable by a B1 learner who knows the constituent words. While a learner may not know it refers to a specific resort town in Florida, the core meaning (a beach with palms / a place by the beach) is transparent.

Etymology

Palm Beach comes from the many palms that grow along its beach, giving a clear picture of sand and tall trees by the sea. So the name helps you remember it is a 'resort town' known for warm beaches and 'luxury'.