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Definition of santa ana

santa ana

Plural:Santa Anas
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1

American A strong, extremely dry downslope wind that originates inland and affects coastal Southern California and northern Baja California, typically during autumn and winter.

Example

"The fierce Santa Ana winds fueled the rapid spread of the autumn wildfires across the canyon."

2

American A major city in Southern California, United States, which serves as the county seat of Orange County.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often encountered in the plural as 'Santa Anas' or as an attributive noun in 'Santa Ana winds' when describing the regional meteorological phenomenon.

• Nearby Words

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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 Santa ana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/santa%20ana
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