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

The Rams are scheduled to report to training camp on July 25 in preparation for their Sept. 10 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

Home prices have also been on a tear in San Francisco, where the artificial-intelligence tech boom has spurred wild bidding wars.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

Waymo has offered fully autonomous rides in San Francisco since 2022 and in Los Angeles since 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

Home prices have also been on a tear in San Francisco, where the artificial-intelligence tech boom has spurred wild bidding wars.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

But then, randomly, I find one from San Francisco.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day