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

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San Francisco

As it scales up, the South San Francisco, Calif., company will also continue to focus on upgrading its technology, Cliffton said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Cliffton likens it to Waymo’s rapid rise in San Francisco.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Kellie Rae Williams, a dancer-turned-house manager in San Francisco, works full time for a high-net-worth family alongside a nanny and cleaner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Nor did he pardon a convicted embezzler, a San Francisco harbor commissioner, when the prospect of a $20,000 payoff was floated by the convict.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Fadi skimmed over the page and saw that the results of the competition would be announced December first, and the awards ceremony would take place in San Francisco the following week or so.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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