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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In California, the appeal of a new or used EV is twofold — gas prices are especially high, and charging infrastructure is more developed than in many other states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Gas prices in California have risen 30% since the start of the year, according to data from the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

California rejects the criticism but last week announced a major investigation of providers that officials said bilked taxpayers out of more than $260 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Average prices in California climbed to nearly $6 per gallon, according to AAA, while national prices were slightly above $4.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

We’re staying at a place called the Lighthouse Motel in Driftaway Beach, California.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy