Pisa

[ pee-zuh; Italian pee-zah ]

noun

1. a city in NW Italy, on the Arno River: leaning tower.

Pisa

/ ˈpiːsa; ˈpiːzə /

noun

1. a city in Tuscany, NW Italy, near the mouth of the River Arno: flourishing maritime republic (11th–12th centuries), contains a university (1343), a cathedral (1063), and the Leaning Tower (begun in 1174 and about 5 m (17 ft) from perpendicular); tourism. Pop: 89 694 (2001)

Other Words From

• Pisan adjective noun

Example Sentences

Those arrested face charges of conspiracy to handle stolen goods, forgery and illegal sale of artworks, the Carabinieri cultural squad and the Pisa prosecutors’ office said in a joint statement on Monday.

From BBC

The statement said authorities were tipped off in 2023 after they seized about 200 fake pieces from the collection of a businessman in Pisa, including a copy of a drawing by Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani.

From BBC

Pisa Chief Prosecutor Teresa Angela Camelio said experts believe the operation is "the biggest act of protection" of Banksy's estate.

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Pisa Pisa Imoamoa, also a teacher, was excited to see her country hosting such a large summit, describing it as "an honour".

From BBC

A German grandmother and her five-month-old grandson are missing after a flash flood swept through the house they were staying in near Pisa, in Tuscany.

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