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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But plenty of time to inform California voters before they weighed in on his candidacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Bill Essayli accused California of not vetting hospice providers when administering licenses.

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’ve gotten shipments from as far away as California, Maryland, and even Canada.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman