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Fresno
FREHZ-noh
Fresno (name) means a city in central California, United States. Example: “They drove through Fresno on the way to Yosemite.”
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A city in central California, United States.
"Desperate family members and authorities in central California are searching for a mother and her 8-month-old daughter, who haven’t been seen in almost two weeks since departing Fresno to return to their home near Sacramento."
— Zoe Sottile, A Sacramento mother and her 8-month-old daughter have been missing for over 10 days (2025)
"They drove through Fresno on the way to Yosemite."
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Etymology
From Spanish "fresno," meaning "ash tree."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Fresno” mean?
The word “Fresno” means a city in central California, United States.
How do you pronounce “Fresno”?
“Fresno” is pronounced FREHZ-noh (/ˈfɹɛznoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fresno” in a sentence?
Here is “Fresno” used in a sentence: “They drove through Fresno on the way to Yosemite.”
What part of speech is “Fresno”?
“Fresno” is a name.
Where does the word “Fresno” come from?
The word “Fresno” comes from Spanish. From Spanish "fresno," meaning "ash tree.".
Is “Fresno” a common word?
“Fresno” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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