Ephesus

[ ef-uh-suhs ]

noun

1. an ancient city in W Asia Minor, S of Smyrna (Izmir): famous temple of Artemis, or Diana; early Christian community.

Ephesus

/ ˈɛfɪsəs /

noun

1. (in ancient Greece) a major trading city on the W coast of Asia Minor: famous for its temple of Artemis (Diana); sacked by the Goths (262 ad )

Example Sentences

Ephesus in West Seattle: West Seattle Blog reports that Ephesus chef Aydin Unlu confirmed this recent closure, saying the lease was not renewed because “our landlord wanted to increase rent 100% and we didn’t accept.”

From Seattle Times

The wrestling grounds is a few miles away from Ephesus, the site of ancient Greek ruins.

From Seattle Times

Here the scene is presided over by a fountain statue of Diana of Ephesus, multibreasted cult goddess.

From Los Angeles Times

A current favorite is the ancient Greek goddess Artemis of Ephesus, a protector of mothers, traditionally portrayed with a chest barnacled by breasts.

From Los Angeles Times

We can look all the way back to ancient Greece for the archetype: Herostratus, the arsonist who burned down the second Temple of Artemis in Ephesus to immortalize his name, albeit in infamy.

From Scientific American