napa
noun
napa
1 American
[nap-uh, nah-puh]
/ ˈnæp ə, ˈnɑ pə /
Napa
2
American
[nap-uh]
/ ˈnæp ə /
noun
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
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He said he once sold a Napa Valley whiskey to company founder Morris Chang.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Linda Cantey had the sound of her mobile turned off the night the Atlas Wildfire weaved a path of destruction through her section of Napa, California.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
On Monday, the mercury could hit 80 in Santa Cruz; 81 in San Francisco; 84 in Oakland; 90 in Napa; 93 in San Jose; 95 in Livermore and Gilroy; and 99 in King City.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“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
Our idea of a vacation was two days of car camping, or a night spent at the Napa Valley Embassy Suites so we could swim in their indoor pool.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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