Added 9 October 2026 california noun Categories: PlacesEveryday Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about california at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes. Related Words: nevadacaliforniancalibajauclacalifloscalvalleygoldenhollywood Back to today's word