Placentia

[ pluh-sen-shuh, -shee-uh ]

noun

1. a town in S California.
2. ancient name of Piacenza.

Example Sentences

As part of the pregame festivities, Placentia’s Emma Melin was introduced as the 21st Duck, an honor that goes to a fan who embodies “great perseverance, character, courage, inspiration or who is making significant contributions to our community.”

From Los Angeles Times

The blobs were spotted along the shores of Placentia Bay, on Newfoundland's southeast coast.

From BBC

On the evening of Aug. 29, after his third day of first grade, prosecutors say Chance was dropped off at Love’s Placentia barbershop while his mother went to work a night shift as a nurse’s assistant at St. Joseph Hospital.

From Los Angeles Times

Katella at Placentia Valencia, 7 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Martinez is accused of ordering the robbery of a drug dealer in Placentia who was killed when he resisted the assailants.

From Los Angeles Times