Florence

[ flawr-uhns, flor- ]

/ ˈflɔr əns, ˈflɒr- /

noun

Italian Firenze. a city in central Italy, on the Arno River: capital of the former grand duchy of Tuscany.

a city in NW Alabama, on the Tennessee River.

a city in E South Carolina.

a town in N Kentucky.

a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “flowery.”

Words nearby Florence

Floral Park, floral tube, Floréal, floreat, floreated, Florence, Florence fennel, Florence flask, Florencio Varela, Florentine, Florentine stitch

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Example sentences from the Web for Florence

Arthur Acton decided to go into business with a neighbor in Florence, Bernard Berenson.
In Tussle Over Will, Mistress’s Family Takes a Bite Out of NYU|Anthony Haden-Guest|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to Hales, Florence was a town ruled by and for men.
The Life of Lisa Gherardini del Giocondo, the (Most Likely) Real 'Mona Lisa'|Justin Jones|August 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The next morning, guests boarded private jets to Florence for the ceremony at the Forte di Belvedere, rented for a cool $400,000.
Which of Kim Kardashian’s Weddings Was More Ridiculous?|Kevin Fallon|May 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They will reportedly take a smaller group of friends to another villa outside Florence to continue the celebrations on Sunday.
Eavesdropping On Kim and Kanye’s Florentine “Wedding of the Century”|Barbie Latza Nadeau|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The money will go to fund several restoration projects in Florence.
Eavesdropping On Kim and Kanye’s Florentine “Wedding of the Century”|Barbie Latza Nadeau|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What enabled him to see it so clearly was his familiarity with the ways of men and the uncelestial politics of Florence.
The Bridling of Pegasus|Alfred Austin
Four more figures from the old façade, now standing outside the Porta Romana of Florence, are misused and saddened relics.
Donatello|David Lindsay, Earl of Crawford
Then, turning once more to Florence, he held forth his hand.
A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike|Charles King
Exclusive of postage and pleasures, this is all one is called upon to spend in Florence.
Pencillings by the Way|N. Parker Willis
Florence knew that she was lost to all externals for the next hour or so.
The Time of Roses|L. T. Meade

British Dictionary definitions for Florence

Florence

/ (ˈflɒrəns) /

noun

a city in central Italy, on the River Arno in Tuscany: became an independent republic in the 14th century; under Austrian and other rule intermittently from 1737 to 1859; capital of Italy 1865–70. It was the major cultural and artistic centre of the Renaissance and is still one of the world's chief art centres. Pop: 356 118 (2001)Ancient name: Florentia (flɒˈrɛntsɪə, -ˈrɛntɪə) Italian name: Firenze

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Florence

Florence

City in central Italy on the Arno River.

notes for Florence

Florence was the center of the Italian Renaissance from the fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries, during which time the artistic and intellectual life of the city flourished. Dante, Boccaccio, Botticelli, Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo were among the authors and artists who were born and were active there.

notes for Florence

It was dominated by the Medici family from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries.

notes for Florence

The city's many works of architecture include the cathedral (see also cathedral) of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Pitti Palace, and the Uffizi.

notes for Florence

Florence is a tourist center known for its handicrafts.

单词	florence
释义	Florence [ flawr-uhns, flor- ] / ˈflɔr əns, ˈflɒr- / noun Italian Firenze. a city in central Italy, on the Arno River: capital of the former grand duchy of Tuscany. a city in NW Alabama, on the Tennessee River. a city in E South Carolina. a town in N Kentucky. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “flowery.” Words nearby Florence Floral Park, floral tube, Floréal, floreat, floreated, Florence, Florence fennel, Florence flask, Florencio Varela, Florentine, Florentine stitch Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Florence Arthur Acton decided to go into business with a neighbor in Florence, Bernard Berenson. In Tussle Over Will, Mistress’s Family Takes a Bite Out of NYU\|Anthony Haden-Guest\|November 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST According to Hales, Florence was a town ruled by and for men. The Life of Lisa Gherardini del Giocondo, the (Most Likely) Real 'Mona Lisa'\|Justin Jones\|August 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The next morning, guests boarded private jets to Florence for the ceremony at the Forte di Belvedere, rented for a cool $400,000. Which of Kim Kardashian’s Weddings Was More Ridiculous?\|Kevin Fallon\|May 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They will reportedly take a smaller group of friends to another villa outside Florence to continue the celebrations on Sunday. Eavesdropping On Kim and Kanye’s Florentine “Wedding of the Century”\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|May 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The money will go to fund several restoration projects in Florence. Eavesdropping On Kim and Kanye’s Florentine “Wedding of the Century”\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|May 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST What enabled him to see it so clearly was his familiarity with the ways of men and the uncelestial politics of Florence. The Bridling of Pegasus\|Alfred Austin Four more figures from the old façade, now standing outside the Porta Romana of Florence, are misused and saddened relics. Donatello\|David Lindsay, Earl of Crawford Then, turning once more to Florence, he held forth his hand. A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike\|Charles King Exclusive of postage and pleasures, this is all one is called upon to spend in Florence. Pencillings by the Way\|N. Parker Willis Florence knew that she was lost to all externals for the next hour or so. The Time of Roses\|L. T. Meade British Dictionary definitions for Florence Florence / (ˈflɒrəns) / noun a city in central Italy, on the River Arno in Tuscany: became an independent republic in the 14th century; under Austrian and other rule intermittently from 1737 to 1859; capital of Italy 1865–70. It was the major cultural and artistic centre of the Renaissance and is still one of the world's chief art centres. Pop: 356 118 (2001)Ancient name: Florentia (flɒˈrɛntsɪə, -ˈrɛntɪə) Italian name: Firenze Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Florence Florence City in central Italy on the Arno River. notes for Florence Florence was the center of the Italian Renaissance from the fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries, during which time the artistic and intellectual life of the city flourished. Dante, Boccaccio, Botticelli, Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo were among the authors and artists who were born and were active there. notes for Florence It was dominated by the Medici family from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries. notes for Florence The city's many works of architecture include the cathedral (see also cathedral) of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Pitti Palace, and the Uffizi. notes for Florence Florence is a tourist center known for its handicrafts. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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