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.

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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

Derived Forms

• Veronese
  adjective

Example Sentences

After the destruction of the Verona fire, Teller was taken aback by the support from neighbors and even his competition in the beekeeping business.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

One firefighter and one civilian sustained minor injuries in the Verona fire and were transported to a hospital for treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“When you’re friends and you have allies, especially if they’re strategic, you also have to have the courage to say when you disagree,” she said at a wine fair in Verona before Trump’s comments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

All individuals were referred to the Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences at the University of Verona.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

He landed a lead in a show, the part of Valentine in The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove