San Francisco

American  

[san fruhn-sis-koh, fran-] / ˌsæn frənˈsɪs koʊ, fræn- /

noun

1. a seaport in W California, on San Francisco Bay: earthquake and fire 1906; United Nations Conference 1945.

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San Francisco British  

/ ˌsæn frænˈsɪskəʊ /

noun

1. a port in W California, situated around the Golden Gate: developed rapidly during the California gold rush; a major commercial centre and one of the world's finest harbours. Pop: 751 682 (2003 est)

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San Francisco Cultural  

1. A city in northern California.

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A major West Coast intellectual center.

Also, a center of gay culture.

Known for its history of major earthquakes.

Site of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Other Word Forms

• San Franciscan adjective

Example Sentences

Among his most memorable moments, Walker defied logic and evaded multiple tackles to earn a first down from 3rd-and-17 in a key game against San Francisco that clinched the NFC West title.

From Barron's

This Sunday's Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks will be played at the Levi's Stadium in California, home of the San Francisco 49ers.

From Barron's

Haas is also the cousin of San Francisco’s mayor, and part of the family behind Levi Strauss & Co.

From MarketWatch

Haas is also the cousin of San Francisco’s mayor, and part of the family behind Levi Strauss & Co.

From MarketWatch

The 29-year-old content creator in San Francisco paid $168 a month last year for a Blue Shield health plan through Covered California.

From Los Angeles Times