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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California law draws a clear line between e-bikes and e-motorcycles based on motor power, top speed and whether the bike has working pedals.

From Los Angeles Times

After starring in the show, the home became a symbol for Southern California’s suburban, single-family charm.

From Los Angeles Times

California, Maryland and Massachusetts have banned insurers from using credit scores when setting home-insurance premiums.

From MarketWatch

Emily Panuco, 26, of Parker, Ariz., on Friday visited her mother’s home in Big River, a California town along the Colorado River, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times

Lowell, which requires students to apply for admission, is routinely ranked among the highest-performing public high schools in California, according to U.S.

From Los Angeles Times