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Chico

Chico

9 5.2
A city in northern California with a university and large parks
  • proper noun
  • /ˈtʃiːkoʊ/
: Chico (California)
  • Three years, Chico State.
  • Chico, California
  • Chico State
  • University Chico

Joining us now is the head elf of Chico, CA.

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Examples

  • To: Dr. Brenda A. Riemer, Multicultural and Gender Studies Program, California State University, Chico, Butte Hall, Chico, California, 95929-0761.

    Academic text (2000)

  • MAN ON PA: Bus number 2026 now leaving for Sacramento, Chico, Red Bluff and Redding.

    Getting Even with Dad (1994)

  • Chris and I had planned to go out to Chico University to give students an encounter with God.

    Finger of God 2 (2018)

  • Joining us now is the head elf of Chico, CA.

    The Drew Barrymore Show

  • There are many beautiful parks to visit in Chico, California.

  • The university in Chico offers a variety of programs and activities for students.

  • During the summer, Chico hosts several outdoor festivals that attract many visitors.

Surface Forms

Chico main

Etymology

Chico comes from the Spanish word chico, which means 'small' or 'boy'. The city was named for a nearby 'little' creek, so the name helps you remember it began as a 'small' place that grew into a town.