Definitions

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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If the landlord is not, some states like California require them to make those reports at the tenant’s request.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Despite the turmoil, California remained the most popular destination in the U.S. for tourism, and most counties in the state saw growth in travel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Chloey Cho, a 19-year-old wrapping up her freshman year at the University of California, Los Angeles, has already completed four internships alongside her studies, two in finance and two in marketing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Clark’s website also has links to California Department of Health and Medicare databases that offer basic information and some comparisons between various hospice companies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“Out west” could have meant California, Idaho, Oregon, Illinois, or Arizona.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady