Syracuse

The word “Syracuse” means a historic city and port in Sicily, Italy, and former capital of the province of the same name. In plain terms, most commonly refers either to the historic Sicilian city or the American city in upstate New York.

“Syracuse” is pronounced SEYE-ruhk-yooz (/ˈsaɪɹəkjuːz/ in IPA).

Here is “Syracuse” used in a sentence: “The ancient Greek ruins in Syracuse draw visitors from around the world.”

“Syracuse” is a name.

The word “Syracuse” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Syracusae, from Ancient Greek Surakousai, a name of uncertain but possibly Phoenician origin.

“Syracuse” is an uncommon word in modern English.

“Syracuse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historic city and port in Sicily, Italy, and former capital of the province of the same name.

Syracuse refers to both a historic city and port in Sicily, Italy, and a separate city in New York State, home to Syracuse University. The two places share a name because the American city was named after the Sicilian one by early settlers.

Syracuse, New York is known primarily as the home of Syracuse University. It is one of several American cities that took its name from the older Sicilian city of the same name.

Syracuse in Sicily is a historic city and port that once served as the capital of the province of the same name. Its long history has made it a notable center in the region's cultural and political heritage.