Tuscany

American  

[tuhs-kuh-nee] / ˈtʌs kə ni /

noun

1. a region in W central Italy: formerly a grand duchy. 8,879 sq. mi. (22,995 sq. km).

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Tuscany British  

/ ˈtʌskənɪ /

noun

1. Italian name: Toscana.  a region of central Italy, on the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas: corresponds roughly to ancient Etruria; a region of numerous small states in medieval times; united in the 15th and 16th centuries under Florence; united with the rest of Italy in 1861. Capital: Florence. Pop: 3 516 296 (2003 est). Area: 22 990 sq km (8876 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Guilty and despondent, Donatello retreats to his empty family estate in Tuscany, where Kenyon tries to counsel him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

After hearing a voice from the sky, Guglielmo settled in Malavalle, meaning "the bad valley," in the marshy Maremma region of Tuscany.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

The couple eventually became engaged on Jan. 31 in Tuscany, according to Vogue.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

In three regional elections in recent weeks, her party increased its support, even in Tuscany, a bastion of the left.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

As someone who thoroughly enjoys both Tuscany and Target, I’m a big fan.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller