Paestum

American  

[pes-tuhm] / ˈpɛs təm /

noun

1. an ancient coastal city of Lucania, in S Italy: the extant ruins include three Greek temples and a Roman amphitheater.

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Paestum British  

/ ˈpɛstəm /

noun

1. an ancient Greek colony on the coast of Lucania in S Italy

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Example Sentences

Among the recovered items, officials said, were three fresco paintings dating to the fourth century B.C. and stolen from Paestum, an ancient Greek city located in southern Italy.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2022

It’s not just the dough that’s divine: toppings include buffalo mozzarella from Paestum and top-quality Parma ham.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2018

In addition to the Paestum drawings, the exhibition includes prints and rare books that examine Piranesi’s process and impact.

From Architectural Digest • Aug. 14, 2015

A relief found in an ancient storehouse near Paestum, Campania, Italy, depicts Sisyphus pushing the boulder while being hampered by a winged demon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2015

Not until the next day, when all the participants took an excursion to the Greek temples at Paestum, did I get an opportunity to introduce myself.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson