Definition

Proper noun 1. A city in the United States: A specific city located in southwestern California, United States, situated to the east of the city of Los Angeles. It is known for its cultural institutions, historic architecture, and as the home of the annual Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game.

Usage Examples

• The Rose Parade is held every New Year's Day in Pasadena.
• Many people commute from Pasadena to work in downtown Los Angeles.
• The California Institute of Technology, located in Pasadena, is a world-renowned university.

Advanced Usage

• "Pasadena" as a metonym: The city's name is often used to refer specifically to the major cultural events or institutions located there.
  • Winning the championship meant a trip to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. (Here, "Pasadena" refers to the Rose Bowl game event held in that city.)

Variants and Related Words

• Pasadenan (noun): A resident or native of Pasadena.
  • As a lifelong Pasadenan, she never misses the Rose Parade.

Synonyms

• City (general term)
• Municipality (general term)

Note: As a proper noun (the name of a specific place), "Pasadena" does not have true synonyms. The terms above are only general categories.

Noun

1. a city in southwestern California to the east of Los Angeles