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Definition of varese
varese
/vɑːˈreɪzeɪ/
va · re · se
varese Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A city in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, situated near the Swiss border and known for its historic villas, gardens, and proximity to Lake Varese.
Example
"During our tour of northern Italy, we stopped in Varese to admire the beautiful architecture of the Palazzo Estense."
2
A province in the Lombardy region of Italy, which encompasses the city of Varese as well as several pre-Alpine lakes.
Example
"The Province of Varese is heavily industrialized but also boasts stunning alpine landscapes and lakeside resorts."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from a pre-Roman or Celtic toponym, possibly rooted in the Celtic word 'var' meaning 'water', in reference to its location near Lake Varese.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Varese. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/varese