Definition

Proper noun: A major coastal city in Southern California, United States, historically known as a seaside resort before significant urban and industrial development, particularly following the discovery of oil.

Usage

Long Beach is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the city. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the city as a location or entity. - She moved to Long Beach last year. - The port of Long Beach is one of the busiest in the world. - We spent the weekend in Long Beach.

Advanced Usage

• "The Long Beach...": Used to specify institutions, events, or features associated with the city.
  • He attended the Long Beach City College.
  • The Long Beach Grand Prix is a famous annual event.

Variants and Related Words

• L.B. (abbreviation): A common written abbreviation for Long Beach.
  • The package is shipping from L.B., California.

Synonyms

• The LBC (slang): An informal nickname derived from the city's initials.
  • The rapper is from the LBC.

Noun

1. a city in southern California located on 8.5 miles of Pacific beachfront; was a resort until oil was discovered in 1921