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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Who knows what inventions, ideas or technological feats will be imagined in gyms or on surfboards as these three Southern California teenagers unleash their brain power and love for having fun on the East Coast.

From Los Angeles Times

Known for her work on “Adventure Time,” artist Ako Castuera has a second life as a ceramicist inspired by Southern California’s natural resources.

From Los Angeles Times

In California, voters were choosing their next governor.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m from the hood — you don’t just sign anything. So, I get to reading the papers and it’s talking about some juvenile delinquent California ... case. And I’m like, I’m not even from California,” Dunlap said.

From Los Angeles Times

In California overall, the price of a gallon of gas hit $5.37 last week, up 82 cents from a month ago, according to AAA.

From Los Angeles Times