Venetia

[ vuh-nee-shee-uh, -shuh ]

noun

1. an ancient district in NE Italy: later a Roman province bounded by the Alps, the Po River, and the Adriatic Sea.
2. Venezia ( def 1 ).
3. a female given name.

Venetia

/ vɪˈniːʃə /

noun

1. the area of ancient Italy between the lower Po valley and the Alps: later a Roman province
2. the territorial possessions of the medieval Venetian republic that were at the head of the Adriatic and correspond to the present-day region of Veneto and a large part of Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Example Sentences

In Hogan’s novel of life during widowhood, Venetia Hargreaves searches for a new self in her 70s.

From Los Angeles Times

After 50 years of marriage, Venetia, who used to be an accomplished dancer, embraces her newly independent life.

From Los Angeles Times

In hopes of a return to her youthful days, Venetia finds community in an entertaining motley crew of lost souls.

From Los Angeles Times

A tornado sent debris flying through the air when it touched down in Venetia, Pennsylvania on Saturday.

From BBC

She is one of three women riding in the race, with Gina Andrews partnering Latenightpass for her husband Tom Ellis, while Lucy Turner rides the Venetia Williams-trained Chambard.

From BBC