Siena

American  

[see-en-uh, sye-nah] / siˈɛn ə, ˈsyɛ nɑ /

noun

1. a city in Tuscany, in central Italy, south of Florence: known for its cathedral.

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Siena British  

/ sɪˈɛnə, ˈsjɛːna /

noun

1. a walled city in central Italy, in Tuscany: founded by the Etruscans; important artistic centre (13th–14th centuries); university (13th century). Pop: 52 625 (2001)

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Example Sentences

The Sorbello sisters, Siena and Sofia, combined for 17 of the Cardinals’ 33 first-half points.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

"When people think about religious orders and their massive role in the Renaissance, they usually turn their attention to cities like Rome, Florence and Siena," Dr. Ilko says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

A New York Times /Siena poll released last week showed 34% of voters approve of the way Trump has handled the cost of living versus 64% who disapprove.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

In Italy, Poste Italiane and Banca Popolare di Sondrio fall 1.3% and 0.8%, while Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena gains 1%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

After this, Lucca and Siena would have immediately surrendered, partly to spite the Florentines and partly out of fear, and the Florentines would have had no means of preventing it.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli