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west hollywood Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city located in Los Angeles County, California, known for its vibrant nightlife, the Sunset Strip, and its prominent role as a cultural center for the LGBTQ+ community.

Example

"Many tourists visit West Hollywood to experience the famous comedy clubs and music venues along the Sunset Strip."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often referred to colloquially as 'WeHo', West Hollywood is a distinct, independently incorporated city, unlike Hollywood, which is merely a neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Incorporated in 1984, the city's name derives simply from its geographical location immediately west of the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of West hollywood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/west hollywood
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