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Definition of santa ynez
santa ynez
santa ynez Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A prominent valley and mountain range in Santa Barbara County, California, recognized for its agricultural heritage, equine ranches, and temperate Mediterranean climate.
Example
"The morning fog slowly rolled back to reveal the sweeping vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley."
2
American A census-designated place located in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, California, renowned for its historic, western-style architecture and its prominent wine industry.
3
American A major river in southern California that flows westward through Santa Barbara County into the Pacific Ocean, providing essential water resources to local communities.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Santa ynez. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/santa ynez