the Valley
thuh val-eenoun
PlacesSoCalDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Definition
In Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley — a wide suburban basin north of the Hollywood Hills. In other counties “the Valley” can mean a different valley, so the room has to tell you which.
In simple English: Usually the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles.
Examples
She lives in the Valley and comes over the hill for work.
The Valley is hotter than the Westside. That is the deal.
Usage notes
In L.A. this almost always means the San Fernando Valley, not Silicon Valley and not the Central Valley.
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- Part of speech
- noun