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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The recent snowfall comes amid a “May Gray” weather condition that is expected to bring lower temperatures across Southern California through Thursday, with mountains and deserts potentially experiencing temperatures up to 25 degrees below average.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The Aloha State now vies with California for highest income-tax rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

California broccoli quality ranges from fair to good, Markon specified.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The investigation comes after California attorney general Rob Bonta sent a letter to Fifa, external raising concerns about "potentially misleading ticketing practices" earlier this month.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“Albie, you know she’s from California? Just moved to the city two weeks ago. You’ve really never been to the Met before?” she asked the girl.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff