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Definition of west hollywood
west hollywood
• 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.
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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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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/west-hollywood