Appian Way

American  

[ap-ee-uhn] / ˈæp i ən /

noun

1. an ancient Roman highway extending from Rome to Brundisium (now Brindisi): begun 312 b.c. by Appius Claudius Caecus. About 350 miles (565 km) long.

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Appian Way British  

/ ˈæpɪən /

noun

1. a Roman road in Italy, extending from Rome to Brindisi: begun in 312 _bc by Appius Claudius Caecus. Length: about 560 km (350 miles)

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Example Sentences

A bas relief, she hovers above the Appian Way next to her husband, whose furrowed row and pursed lips give him a quizzical air.

From National Geographic

So there are compelling signs that a road existed where the digging took place, “but we still can’t say whether this was or wasn’t the Appian Way,” Ms. Serlorenzi said.

From New York Times

In a last bid to find traces of the Appian Way's founding stones, archaeologists will extract samples of what remains unexcavated via a core drill before covering up the site.

From Reuters

She tried to guard her private life, retreating to an isolated villa on Rome's ancient Appian Way, which was decorated with her own sculptures and paintings as well art she collected on her world travels.

From Reuters

In one chilling scene meant to recall the crucifixion of Spartacus' army on Rome's Appian Way, the night obscures bodies hanging from trees.

From Salon