Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for California. Search instead for kalifornium.
Definitions

California

[kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh] / ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The tank in southern California contains an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly volatile and flammable substance used in the production of plastic.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

In total, Fervo has 658 megawatts—or $7.2 billion—of binding power-purchase agreements with companies including Southern California Edison, Alphabet’s Google, NV Energy and Shell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The largest markets for utility-scale energy storage are California, Arizona and Texas, which also are among the leading states in generation of renewable energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The agency was one of many across Southern California that assisted in responding to the Sandy fire, which ignited Monday, and spread quickly through dry brush.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

By the end of August, William Faulkner left California to return to Mississippi.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein



Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "California" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com