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Definition of vero beach
vero beach
vero beach Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A coastal city in Indian River County on the central eastern coast of Florida, United States, known for its beaches, water sports, and historical citrus industry.
Example
"We decided to rent a house in Vero Beach for the winter to escape the freezing temperatures up north."
Word Origin & Etymology
The settlement was originally named 'Vero' in the late 19th century, possibly derived from the Latin 'verus' (true) or named after the wife of an early settler. The word 'Beach' was officially added in 1925 to promote tourism.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vero beach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vero beach