Smyrna

American

[smur-nuh] / ˈsmɜr nə /

noun

former name of Izmir.
Gulf of, former name of the Gulf of Izmir.
a city in NW Georgia: suburb of Atlanta.
Classical Mythology. Myrrha.

Smyrna British

/ ˈsmɜːnə /

noun

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

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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

Graham is departing Saturday to start a new life in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023

Mr. Williams then reported his daughter missing to the Smyrna Police Department.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2023

By September 7, 1922, every Greek in Smyrna, including Lefty Stephanides, is wearing a fez in order to pass as a Turk.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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