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Petaluma

American  
[pet-l-oo-muh] / ˌpɛt lˈu mə /

noun

  1. a city in W California, N of San Francisco.


Example Sentences

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She won’t take fares farther than Petaluma, about 40 miles away from San Francisco, and turns down several requests for rides a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“The jury’s verdict makes it clear: Personal beliefs don’t justify breaking the law,” Herb Frerichs, general counsel for Petaluma Poultry, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Today, there are 157, with just two farms, Sunrise Farms and Petaluma Egg Farm, dominating the market.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2024

Megan McClelland, 38, who works as a head high school counselor in Petaluma, California, is spending her refund — just over $1,000 — on travel, such as trips for a bachelorette and a wedding.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

Rosie was a “free-range chicken” from Petaluma Poultry.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan