Frisco
Americannoun
Usage
What does Frisco mean? Frisco is a nickname for the city of San Francisco, California.
Etymology
Origin of Frisco
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; by shortening
Example Sentences
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The current national leader is CJ Williams of Frisco Heritage High in Texas with a mark of 72-0.25.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Thanks to WSJ subscriber Terry Milholland in Frisco, Tx., for the question that prompted this article.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
He now holds yearly summits in Frisco, Texas, which are attended by the sport's best players and coaches, as well as general managers and other non-playing staff.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
The Frisco Police Department said it was called at approximately 10:39 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
“We could go to Denver, Frisco, hell the sky’s the limit!”
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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