Syracuse

[sir-uh-kyoos, -kyooz]

noun

1. a city in central New York.

2. Italian Siracusa. a seaport in SE Sicily: ancient city founded by the Carthaginians 734 b.c.; battles 413 b.c., 212 b.c.

Syracuse

noun

1. Italian name: Siracusa. a port in SW Italy, in SE Sicily on the Ionian Sea: founded in 734 _bc by Greeks from Corinth and taken by the Romans in 212 _bc , after a siege of three years. Pop: 123 657 (2001)

2. a city in central New York State, on Lake Onondaga: site of the capital of the Iroquois Indian federation. Pop: 144 001 (2003 est)

Other Word Forms

• Syracusan adjective

Example Sentences

Coyle, 69, started this season as a senior defensive analyst at Syracuse.

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That win, against Syracuse in New Jersey, also happened to be the Trojans’ last recorded weather delay.

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The Chargers take a committee approach, adding veteran Tyler Conklin, a reliable pass-catcher with the Jets and Vikings, and drafting Oronde Gadsden II, the most productive tight end in Syracuse history.

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Tong will make a start with the big league team after pitching 11.2 innings in Syracuse without giving up a run while striking out 17.

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The former captain at Syracuse came into the final preseason game with 15 tackles and one sack.

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