Provence

[ praw-vahns; English pruh-vahns ]

/ prɔˈvɑ̃s; English prəˈvɑns /

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noun

a region in SE France, bordering on the Mediterranean: formerly a province; famous for medieval poetry and courtly traditions.

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Words nearby Provence

prove, proven, provenance, Provençal, Provençale, Provence, Provence rose, provender, provenience, proventriculus, prove out

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How to use Provence in a sentence

Donae Burston marketed La Fête du Rosé to appeal to people of color who have been overlooked by the wine industry, but of course any delicious rosé from Provence will succeed with anyone.
Fire up the grill and uncork this $15 French malbec for a fabulous pairing|Dave McIntyre|May 21, 2021|Washington Post
Cartier-Bresson died in Provence in 2004, but this anniversary show reinforces that he is as substantial a presence as ever.
The True Henri Cartier-Bresson|Sarah Moroz|February 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Provence was where Fisher and Child, along with their friend James Beard, began to break from French traditions of cooking.
This Week’s Hot Reads, Oct. 21, 2013|Thomas Flynn|October 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I was just out of college and living 20 miles north in Aix-en-Provence.
Watch Out, Paris! Marseille Is on the Rise|Anna Watson Carl|July 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST

He does a mocking California surfer-dude accent here—or at least a surfer dude from Provence.
Exercising Like a Caveman: A.J. Jacobs Gets Primal|A.J. Jacobs|April 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
We've Always Had Paris...and Provence by Patricia and Walter Wells.
Fresh Picks|Edward Brown|March 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The sun was shining when they arrived at Salon, the gayest, the most coquettish, the most laughing little town in Provence.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
The man with the automobile, the corn-cure, and the baby grew to be legendary in the villages of Provence.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
He bewailed the loss of his automobile that had perished of senile decay at Aix-en-Provence.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Bell suggests that there is a reference to the river Rhone, and to the roses of Provence.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer
Such a kingdom, had it been contiguous to Provence, would indeed have been a most formidable addition to the French monarchy.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay

British Dictionary definitions for Provence

Provence

/ (French prɔvɑ̃s) /

noun

a former province of SE France, on the Mediterranean, and the River Rhône: forms part of the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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