San Diego

geographical name San Di·e·go \ˌsan-dē-ˈā-(ˌ)gō\

Definition of SAN DIEGO

city & port SW California on San Diego Bay (inlet of the Pacific) pop 1,307,402

— San Di·e·gan \-gən\ adjective or noun

SAN DIEGO Defined for Kids

geographical name San Di·ego \ˌsan-dē-ˈā-gō\

coastal city SW California

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