Siena

American  

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

noun

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

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Siena British  

/ sɪˈɛnə, ˈsjɛːna /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

No. 5 seed Wisconsin learned that during a loss to No. 12 High Point on Thursday and top-ranked Duke nearly did, having to rally from 13 points down to survive No. 16 Siena.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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

In 2015, she self-published her fifth book, a mother-daughter story set in Siena, Italy, titled “Within the Walled City,” because she was struggling financially.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Pandolfo Petrucci, Prince of Siena, ruled his state more with the assistance of men who had been held in suspicion than by others.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli