name
Uncommon
Turin
tyoor-RIHN
Turin (name) means a city in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, known for its industry and the Shroud of Turin. Example: “They visited the famous cathedral in Turin.”
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A city in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, known for its industry and the Shroud of Turin.
"They visited the famous cathedral in Turin."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Turins
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Etymology
Came from Piedmontese Turin, which developed from the Roman name, Latin Augusta Taurinōrum, ultimately from the name of the Taurini tribe. Any link to Latin taurus (“bull”) is folk etymology. A doublet of Torino, the Italian name.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Turin” mean?
The word “Turin” means a city in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, known for its industry and the Shroud of Turin.
How do you pronounce “Turin”?
“Turin” is pronounced tyoor-RIHN (/təˈɹɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Turin” in a sentence?
Here is “Turin” used in a sentence: “They visited the famous cathedral in Turin.”
What part of speech is “Turin”?
“Turin” is a name.
Is “Turin” a common word?
“Turin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
