Silicone Valley
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Meaning · English
San Fernando Valley, in particular in reference to its large porn industry.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
And so I went to the San Fernando Valley, aka Silicone Valley, on the other side of the Hollywood Hills, to talk with the suits of the adult business.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Silicone Valley” mean?
San Fernando Valley, in particular in reference to its large porn industry.
Is “Silicone Valley” formal or informal?
Silicone Valley is generally humorous, slang.