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  napa

  noun

  Chinese cabbage.
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  Napa

  noun

  a city in W California: center of wine-producing region.

napa

¹ American  

[nap-uh, nah-puh] / ˈnæp ə, ˈnɑ pə /

noun

1. Chinese cabbage.

2. nappa.

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Napa ² American  

[nap-uh] / ˈnæp ə /

noun

1. a city in W California: center of wine-producing region.

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Etymology

Origin of napa

First recorded in 1895–1900 napa for def. 2, and in 1935–40 napa for def. 1; of undetermined origin

Example Sentences

“Located just minutes from Meadowood Resort and downtown Saint Helena, this Napa Valley estate promises a lifestyle of luxury, privacy, and sophistication, perfectly suited for those seeking the ultimate in resort-style living,” adds the listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Seacrest appears to be embracing a significant season of change in his personal life of late—having just relisted his sprawling Napa Valley estate for $19.8 million.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Beteta’s suit, brought by a private attorney and filed last week in Napa County Superior Court, seeks more than $35,000 in damages, civil penalties and attorney fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The “operational adjustments” will not “materially impact” the company’s tasting rooms in Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robles, a spokesperson for the company said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

There was a squawking sound, just like the gorgons had made when Percy had dropped a crate of bowling balls on them in Napa.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan