Turin
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.”
Word forms
Turins plural
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Etymology
From Piedmontese Turin, from the Roman name, Latin Augusta Taurinōrum, ultimately from the name of the Taurini tribe. Connections to Latin taurus (“bull”) are folk etymology. 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.