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.