Everglade

Pronunciation: /ˈɛvərˌɡleɪd/

Definitions of everglade

noun a tract of low, swampy land, especially in southern Florida

Example Sentences

A1 The everglade is a large area of swampy land in Florida.

A2 Tourists can take airboat rides to explore the everglade and see wildlife.

B1 The everglade is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including alligators and mangroves.

B2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the fragile ecosystem of the everglade.

C1 Scientists study the hydrology and ecology of the everglade to better understand its complex ecosystem.

C2 The everglade is a unique and important wetland habitat that provides valuable ecosystem services.

Examples of everglade in a Sentence

formal The everglades are a unique and important ecosystem in Florida.

informal Let's go on a hike in the everglade this weekend.

slang I heard there are some gators in the everglade, so be careful!

figurative Her mind was like a mysterious everglade, full of hidden depths and secrets.

Grammatical Forms of everglade

• plural: everglades
• comparative: more everglade
• superlative: most everglade
• present tense: everglade
• future tense: will everglade
• perfect tense: has evergladed
• continuous tense: is everglading
• singular: everglade
• positive degree: everglade
• infinitive: to everglade
• gerund: everglading
• participle: evergladed

Origin and Evolution of everglade

First Known Use: 1823 year

Language of Origin: Seminole

Story behind the word: The word 'everglade' originated from the Seminole language, specifically from the word 'pa-hay-okee' which means 'grassy water'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'everglade' has come to specifically refer to a tropical wetland ecosystem dominated by sawgrass marshes in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Florida, evolving from its original meaning of 'grassy water'.