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miami

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //maɪˈæmi// mi·a·mi

n. a large city in the state of Florida in the United States. It is famous for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and Latin American culture.

n. a major port city in southeastern Florida, serving as a principal hub for international trade, finance, and tourism between the United States and Latin America.


SIMPLE

We are going to Miami for our summer vacation.

CONTEXTUAL

Many international travelers fly into Miami before heading to the beaches of the Florida Keys.

COMPLEX

As a global city with a significant Spanish-speaking population, Miami serves as a vital cultural and economic bridge between North America and the Caribbean basin.

Etymology 1

From Mayaimi, one of only ten words recorded from the language of the now-extinct Mayaimi people, meaning "big water", referring to the large lake on whose shores they lived, alternately called Lake Miami, Lake Mayimi, Lake Maymi, Lake Maimi; now called Lake Okeechobee. The Florida city is named for the Miami River. The river is named for its source, Lake Miami.

Etymology 2

From Miami Myaamia, the endonym for the tribe in Miami-Illinois, an Algonquian language.

Usage

Proper noun; usually used without an article unless referring to a specific historical era or characteristic of the city.

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