Naples
Americannoun
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Italian Napoli. a seaport in southwestern Italy.
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Italian Golfo di Napoli. Bay of Naples, a bay in southwestern Italy: Naples located here. 22 miles (35 km) long.
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a town in southern Florida.
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Italian name: Napoli. Ancient name: Neapolis. a port in SW Italy, capital of Campania region, on the Bay of Naples: the third largest city in the country; founded by Greeks in the 6th century bc ; incorporated into the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1140 and its capital (1282–1503); university (1224). Pop: 1 004 500 (2001)
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an inlet of the Tyrrhenian Sea in the SW coast of Italy
Example Sentences
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Moorings Park Communities, a luxury senior-living development in Naples, lost seven TPS holders whose work authorizations recently expired, said Chief Executive Daniel Lavender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
When she traveled to Naples, though, she found herself among a much more diverse population.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
In those moments, steady dividend income can provide a vital cash bridge before tapping tax-deferred accounts early, said Charley Corbett, a financial planner in Naples, Fla.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Marco Carrino, a tour guide in Naples, warns against visiting open archaeological sites during the hottest hours of the day.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The prince of Kuwait attended the race and celebrated him at an honorary dinner in Naples.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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