Anaheim


a city in SW California, SE of Los Angeles.
Contemporary Examples

“It is such an extremely vulnerable population,” said Chris Caster, a case manager with the Anaheim Interfaith Shelter.
Serial Killer Targets Homeless Men in Orange County Christine Pelisek January 4, 2012

The shoot lasted 45 days, with 11 days at Disney World in Orlando followed by 14 days at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
‘Escape From Tomorrow’: Making Disney’s Worst Nightmare Marlow Stern October 8, 2013

The Anaheim Angels saw an attendance drop of 14 percent, the largest in the major leagues.
Why Rising Ticket Prices and Technology Lead NFL Fans to Stay Home Miranda Green December 22, 2012

They are androids—the brainchild of a neighbor who moved to Stepford from Anaheim, where he designed animatronics at Disneyland.
American Dreams: ‘The Stepford Wives’ by Ira Levin Nathaniel Rich August 23, 2012

Look at the last four cities: Kansas City, Missouri (2012); Phoenix (2011); Anaheim, California (2010); and St. Louis (2009).
New York Is Not Really the Best Place for the All-Star Game Sarah Langs July 13, 2013

Historical Examples

Fortunately, in recent years the Anaheim disease is less aggressive but still does more or less damage.
Manual of American Grape-Growing U. P. Hedrick

Anaheim looked upon them, devoured them with its eyes, was proud of them, and loved them.
Sielanka: An Idyll Henryk Sienkiewicz

Its great fiery shield had rolled down far beyond Anaheim, into the blue ocean.
Sielanka: An Idyll Henryk Sienkiewicz

Stroble, by-the-way, desired to call the new county Anaheim.
Sixty Years in Southern California 1853-1913 Harris Newmark

The early attempts to create another county, of which Anaheim was to have been the seat, are known.
Sixty Years in Southern California 1853-1913 Harris Newmark

noun
a city in SW California: site of Disneyland. Pop: 332 361 (2003 est)

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