Pomona
Americannoun
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the ancient Roman goddess of the fruit of trees.
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a city in SW California, E of Los Angeles.
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Also called Mainland. the largest of the Orkney Islands, N of Scotland. 190 sq. mi. (490 sq. km)
noun
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Example Sentences
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My family first lived in Pomona, Calif. My father, Gil, taught high-school music.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Terri Gomez, a 27-year veteran in higher education and a lifelong resident of the Inland Empire, is currently the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, a university statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Lead vocalist Victor Campos’ family moved from Guadalajara, Mexico, to Pomona, where he says he discovered hardcore through friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
It’s why he once oversaw the men’s and women’s programs at Cal Poly Pomona, served as an athlete representative on U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Pomona was the only nymph who did not love the wild woodland.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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