Definition

Proper noun: * A city in west central California: Santa Clara is a city located in the region known as Silicon Valley. It is characterized as a residential area that also contains light industry.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many technology companies have their headquarters in Santa Clara.
  • We live in the residential neighborhoods of Santa Clara.
  • The light industry in Santa Clara provides many local jobs.

Advanced Usage

• "Silicon Valley's Santa Clara": This phrasing emphasizes the city's integral role and location within the famous high-tech region.
  • The conference will be held in Silicon Valley's Santa Clara.

Variants and Related Words

• Santa Clara County: The larger county in which the city of Santa Clara is located.
  • San Jose is also part of Santa Clara County.

Synonyms

• City
• Municipality

Related Phrases

• In Santa Clara: Used to indicate location within the city.
  • The university is located in Santa Clara.
• Of Santa Clara: Used to indicate association or origin.
  • The Santa Clara Convention Center is a popular venue.

Noun

1. a city of west central California; residential area with light industry