san francisco

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san francisco

A family walks along the waterfront in San Francisco.

Definition

Proper noun: * A major city and port in California, USA: San Francisco is a city in western California, United States, situated on a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. It is a major center for finance, culture, commerce, and technology, and is famous for its iconic landmarks, steep hills, and diverse neighborhoods.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • We are flying to San Francisco for a business conference.
    • The Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous landmark in San Francisco.
    • Many tech companies have their headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Advanced Usage
  • "The City by the Bay": A common nickname for San Francisco, referencing its location on San Francisco Bay.
    • We spent a wonderful weekend in the City by the Bay.
  • "Fog City": Another nickname, referring to the city's frequent and characteristic fog, especially in the summer.
    • Don't forget a jacket; it's Fog City out there today.
Variants and Related Words
  • San Franciscan (noun): A person who is from or lives in San Francisco.
    • As a lifelong San Franciscan, she knows all the best restaurants.
  • San Franciscan (adjective): Of or relating to San Francisco.
    • The San Franciscan architecture is a unique blend of styles.
Synonyms
  • SF (abbreviation): A common written and spoken abbreviation.
    • The startup is based in SF.
  • Frisco (informal/nickname): A traditional but sometimes controversial informal nickname.
    • He's been living in Frisco for twenty years.
  • The City: When used by residents of the broader Bay Area, this often specifically refers to San Francisco.
    • I'm taking the train into the City for the day.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "I left my heart in San Francisco": A famous phrase from a popular song, expressing a deep fondness or nostalgic love for the city.
    • After visiting, I finally understood the song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco".
san francisco

A family walks along the waterfront in San Francisco.

Noun
  1. a port in western California near the Golden Gate that is one of the major industrial and transportation centers; it has one of the world's finest harbors; site of the Golden Gate Bridge

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