florence

noun
UK /ˈflɒr.əns/
US /ˈflɔːr.əns/

A city in Italy that is famous for its beautiful art and old buildings.

We saw famous paintings when we visited Florence on our trip to Italy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A girl's name.

Florence is my cousin's name.

3. A city in Alabama, United States.

They drove through Florence, Alabama, on their way south.

4. A type of glass or pottery made in or named after Florence.

The old vase was made of fine Florentine glass.