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
In Texas, a teenage girl died and another was in critical condition due to a sledding accident, the Frisco Police Department announced.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
He and his wife, Cathy, split their time between Frisco, Texas, and San José del Cabo, Mexico.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
“Growing up here was amazing,” she told me as we enjoyed breakfast at the Little Frisco, a newish diner in town.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024
Just ask Perry if I was a good father to him ask him if his mother was good to him in Frisco.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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