Baghdad by the Bay en · PROPN
Etymology
Coined by American columnist Herb Caen in the late 1940s, likely reflecting the multiculturalism and exotic character of the city, while also identifying the city with a great historical cultural and intellectual center, as well as possibly implying a moral association with Babylon.
Meanings
- (dated, informal) San Francisco (a city in California).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad-by-the-Bay | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
The City by the Bay · Frisco · San Fran · The City · The City That Knows How