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 California Highway Patrol said 59 vehicles were involved in the crash that occurred around 8 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's taken about six years of slowly learning, having fights, hanging up the phone angry, and not being able to communicate properly," says Jordan, now 33, speaking from her home in California.

From BBC

Their continuing popularity threatens billions in state gambling tax revenue and make online sports wagers available in states such as California and Texas, where they are still banned.

From Barron's

California has the highest number of down-payment assistance programs in the U.S., followed by Florida and Texas, according to Down Payment Resource.

From MarketWatch