Ephesus

American  

[ef-uh-suhs] / ˈɛf ə səs /

noun

1. an ancient city in W Asia Minor, S of Smyrna (Izmir): famous temple of Artemis, or Diana; early Christian community.

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Ephesus British  

/ ˈɛfɪsəs /

noun

1. (in ancient Greece) a major trading city on the W coast of Asia Minor: famous for its temple of Artemis (Diana); sacked by the Goths (262 _ad )

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Example Sentences

Ephesus in West Seattle: West Seattle Blog reports that Ephesus chef Aydin Unlu confirmed this recent closure, saying the lease was not renewed because “our landlord wanted to increase rent 100% and we didn’t accept.”

From Seattle Times

The wrestling grounds is a few miles away from Ephesus, the site of ancient Greek ruins.

From Seattle Times

A current favorite is the ancient Greek goddess Artemis of Ephesus, a protector of mothers, traditionally portrayed with a chest barnacled by breasts.

From Los Angeles Times

We can look all the way back to ancient Greece for the archetype: Herostratus, the arsonist who burned down the second Temple of Artemis in Ephesus to immortalize his name, albeit in infamy.

From Scientific American

The Greek philosopher, Eraclitus of Ephesus, stated long ago that you cannot not step twice into the same river.

From Scientific American