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Smyrna

American  
[smur-nuh] / ˈsmɜr nə /

noun

  1. former name of Izmir.

  2. Gulf of, former name of the Gulf of Izmir.

  3. a city in NW Georgia: suburb of Atlanta.

  4. Classical Mythology. Myrrha.


Smyrna British  
/ ˈsmɜːnə /

noun

  1. Modern name: Izmir.  an ancient city on the W coast of Asia Minor: a major trading centre in the ancient world; a centre of early Christianity

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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New Smyrna Beach is a surf break near a fish-rich inlet that attracts sharks, leading to bites, said Naylor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The older skaters frequent Sparkles in Smyrna for ’80s funk and its descendants.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Wheeler is a native of Smyrna — not far from the Braves’ stadium.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023

On the day Majesty disappeared, Ms. McCord had a supervised visit with her while the girl’s father, James Williams, was working in the yard of his home in Smyrna.

From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2023

And just like in Smyrna everyone seemed to have packed all their clothes.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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