sunshine state

Bright weather territory

Sunshine state is a nickname for Florida, referring to its warm climate and abundant sunny weather.

The phrase appears in tourism marketing and on license plates.

Other states with similar climates occasionally claim the title, but Florida has made it most recognizable: We're retiring to the sunshine state.

Related

palm · tropical · warm · rays · golden · coast · Miami · South Beach · Orlando · Disney · theme park · spring break · gator · humid · vacation · paradise · tan · sandals

Opposites
climate/weather character

sunshine statePacific Northwest

Coastal American region, northward

Seattle · Oregon · Alaska · Washington State · snow belt

regional imagery/appeal

sunshine staterust belt

Declining industrial region

frozen tundra · winter wonderland · snow country

weather/climate character

sunshine stategray skies

Cloud-covered atmosphere

Pacific Northwest · Seattle · London · England · rain belt

Family

sunshine, state, shine, sunny, sunned, sunning, suns, shines, shined

Familiarity
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Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G