Tiber

American

[tahy-ber] / ˈtaɪ bər /

noun

a river in central Italy, flowing through Rome into the Mediterranean. 244 miles (395 km) long.

Tiber British

/ ˈtaɪbə /

noun

Ancient name: Tiberis. Italian name: Tevere. a river in central Italy, rising in the Tuscan Apennines and flowing south through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Length: 405 km (252 miles)

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Other Word Forms

trans-Tiber adjective

Example Sentences

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It is widely known as the Rivers of Blood speech because of Powell's reference to "the River Tiber foaming with much blood", when setting out his fears about immigration.

From BBC

The Tiber riverfront for much of the city is now off limits as work crews create new parks.

From Seattle Times

Traffic police officers at the Gemelli Hospital on Tiber Island said that Francis arrived around 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday and left about 40 minutes later.

From New York Times

The pope arrived at the Gemelli Hospital on Tiber Island in a small white Fiat 500, leaving again under escort in the same car after a short visit.

From Seattle Times

River Tiber, his best prospect, was scratched earlier Friday by the veterinarians.

From Seattle Times

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