Paestum

American  

[pes-tuhm] / ˈpɛs təm /

noun

1. an ancient coastal city of Lucania, in S Italy: the extant ruins include three Greek temples and a Roman amphitheater.

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Paestum British  

/ ˈpɛstəm /

noun

1. an ancient Greek colony on the coast of Lucania in S Italy

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Example Sentences

It’s not just the dough that’s divine: toppings include buffalo mozzarella from Paestum and top-quality Parma ham.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2018

In addition to the Paestum drawings, the exhibition includes prints and rare books that examine Piranesi’s process and impact.

From Architectural Digest • Aug. 14, 2015

A relief found in an ancient storehouse near Paestum, Campania, Italy, depicts Sisyphus pushing the boulder while being hampered by a winged demon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2015

The 17 drawings – 15 of which belong to the Soane, with the two on loan from institutions in Paris and Amsterdam – depict the three magnificent ancient Greek temples in Paestum, south of Naples.

From The Guardian • Feb. 14, 2013

Not until the next day, when all the participants took an excursion to the Greek temples at Paestum, did I get an opportunity to introduce myself.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson