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Verona

American  
[vuh-roh-nuh, ve-raw-nah] / vəˈroʊ nə, vɛˈrɔ nɑ /

noun

  1. a city in N Italy, on the Adige River.

  2. a town in NE New Jersey.


Verona British  
/ veˈroːna, ˌvɛrəˈniːz, vəˈrəʊnə /

noun

  1. a city in N Italy, in Veneto on the Adige River: strategically situated at the junction of major routes between Italy and N Europe; became a Roman colony (89 bc ); under Austrian rule (1797–1866); many Roman remains. Pop: 253 208 (2001)

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Other Word Forms

  • Veronese adjective

Example Sentences

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It took place at Verona Olympic Arena, despite none of the sporting events happening in the city, which is 75 miles from Milan.

From BBC

Tonight, flagbearers Matt Weston and Charlotte Bankes will lead Team GB into the closing ceremony in Verona as the curtains are drawn on a historic Games for the nation.

From BBC

After the thrills and spills of the ice hockey, the Games will close in the elegant surroundings of Verona.

From Barron's

Being so close to the remains "makes things very real," said Benolli, who had travelled from Verona in northern Italy.

From Barron's

And his lament over the pain of farewells likely will be felt by many of the athletes gathering Sunday for the Olympic closing ceremony at Arena di Verona, a 1st century Roman amphitheater.

From Los Angeles Times