San Francisco

/sæn frænˈsɪskoʊ/
/sæn frənˈsɪskəʊ/
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Definitions of San Francisco
  1. noun
    a port in western California near the Golden Gate that is one of the major industrial and transportation centers; it has one of the world's finest harbors; site of the Golden Gate Bridge
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    point of entry, port of entry
    a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise
Pronunciation
US
/sæn frænˈsɪskoʊ/
UK
/sæn frənˈsɪskəʊ/
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