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Definition of pasadena
pasadena
/ˌpæs.əˈdiː.nə/
Plural:Pasadenas
•Adjective:Pasadenan
pasadena Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
4
• noun
1
American A city in Los Angeles County, California, renowned for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, as well as being the home of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
2
American A large industrial city in Harris County, Texas, located within the Houston metropolitan area and recognized for its extensive petrochemical industries.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pasadena. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pasadena