California

[kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh] / ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

Bear Flag State Cal El Dorado Gold Coast Gold Rush State Golden Bear State Golden Poppy State Golden State La La Land Sunkist State

Example Sentences

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California imports nearly 18% of its crude from the Gulf, while other crude-importing states largely draw from Canada and Latin America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It insured more people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires than any other company, according to its website, and the disaster pushed its California unit to the brink of collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Actress Aubrey Plaza has secured a buyer for her Spanish-style California compound—nearly three months after she put it back on the market for the reduced price of $5.75 million.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

If convicted, Davis could face two to four years in prison and be barred from holding public office in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Akira and Sue limped through a patch of California lilac and white firs, the fire hissing and growling somewhere behind them.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz