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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Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Pomona, where he had gone to be fingerprinted for his visa application.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
The billionaire venture capitalist and PayPal co-founder quietly bought the property through a limited liability company at a foreclosure auction in Pomona in July, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the sale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Konca also used the address of a medical plaza in Pomona to register a pet hotel and spa business, according to state and property records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
My family first lived in Pomona, Calif. My father, Gil, taught high-school music.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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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