San Juan

[ san wahn, hwahn; Spanish sahn hwahn ]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Puerto Rico, in the N part.
2. a city in W Argentina.
3. a river in S Nicaragua, flowing E from Lake Nicaragua along the Nicaragua-Costa Rica border to the Caribbean Sea. About 110 miles (175 km) long.

San Juan

/ saŋ ˈxwan /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Puerto Rico, on the NE coast; University of Puerto Rico; manufacturing centre. Pop: 433 733 (2003 est)
2. a city in W Argentina: almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1944. Pop: 455 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

The Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano has been selling native plants and seeds for nearly 50 years.

From Los Angeles Times

The former president repeatedly downplayed the death toll of Maria and infamously threw toilet paper into a crowd like he was shooting a free throw while visiting San Juan.

From Salon

Why not go with suggestions from native plant experts such as Mike Evans, who started his Tree of Life native plant landscaping company and nursery in San Juan Capistrano nearly 50 years ago?

From Los Angeles Times

Herr later strolled into the end zone for a six-yard touchdown run to bump San Juan Hills’ advantage to 28 halfway into the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

San Juan Hills has a top linebacker in Weston Port, and talented quarterback Timmy Herr has seven touchdown passes.

From Los Angeles Times