Siena

American

[see-en-uh, sye-nah] / siˈɛn ə, ˈsyɛ nɑ /

noun

a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, south of Florence: known for its cathedral.

Siena British

/ sɪˈɛnə, ˈsjɛːna /

noun

a walled city in central Italy, in Tuscany: founded by the Etruscans; important artistic centre (13th–14th centuries); university (13th century). Pop: 52 625 (2001)

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The Sorbello sisters, Siena and Sofia, combined for 17 of the Cardinals’ 33 first-half points.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He also had loan spells with Croatian side Trogir and Italian outfit Siena.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

"When people think about religious orders and their massive role in the Renaissance, they usually turn their attention to cities like Rome, Florence and Siena," Dr. Ilko says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

A New York Times /Siena poll released last week showed 34% of voters approve of the way Trump has handled the cost of living versus 64% who disapprove.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Fortunately he’d managed to buy some new clothes in Siena a couple of days ago, replacing the laundry that Leo had sent flying away on Buford the table.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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