san francisco
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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".
Noun
- 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