sacramento

/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/; /ˌsækərˈmɛntoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

The capital city of California, located on the Sacramento River.

“The Golden State Capitol building is a prominent landmark in Sacramento.”

2. proper noun

The Sacramento River, a major river in California and Oregon.

“The Sacramento River flows through the Sacramento Valley and empties into the San Francisco Bay.”

3. noun

A Sacramento, a type of container used in Native American ceremonies.

“The museum displayed a collection of traditional Native American artifacts, including a handmade Sacramento.”

Synonyms

  • capital
  • city
  • metropolis

Antonyms

  • backwoods
  • hinterland