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Definition of west palm beach
west palm beach
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American A major city in southeastern Florida, United States, serving as the county seat of Palm Beach County, situated on the mainland west of the Lake Worth Lagoon and known for its tourism, cultural attractions, and waterfront.
Word Nuance & Usage
West Palm Beach is frequently confused with the neighboring town of Palm Beach; West Palm Beach is a larger, distinct mainland municipality, whereas Palm Beach is an affluent town located on the adjacent barrier island.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of West palm beach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/west-palm-beach