Torrance

American  

[tawr-uhns, tor-] / ˈtɔr əns, ˈtɒr- /

noun

1. a city in SW California, SW of Los Angeles.

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Torrance British  

/ ˈtɒrəns /

noun

1. a city in SW California, southwest of Los Angeles: developed rapidly with the discovery of oil. Pop: 142 621 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

Torrance resident Olivia Y, who grew up in China, was picking up five drinks for her friends after a climbing session in the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times

This is indeed where Joyce Manor got its name, but it’s not quite ground zero — that’s a few miles east in nearby Torrance.

From Los Angeles Times

I first suggest we tour the Torrance spots most historic to Joyce Manor.

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“There is not one music venue in Torrance,” says Johnson, his tone losing some positivity.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s never been any kind of thing that can bring touring bands, then you can open up for bigger bands. They have that in Orange County, but there was no ecosystem for that in Torrance at all.”

From Los Angeles Times