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Definition of venice

venice

/ˈvɛn.ɪs/
Ven · ice
Adjective:Venetian
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venice Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major historic city in northeastern Italy, built on a lagoon comprising over a hundred small islands connected by canals and bridges, renowned for its art, architecture, and gondolas.

2

American A beachfront neighborhood in the Westside region of Los Angeles, California, famous for its boardwalk, canals, and bohemian culture.

Word Nuance & Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized. The name is often used metaphorically to describe other cities with extensive canal networks, such as calling Amsterdam the 'Venice of the North'.

• Rhymes for venice

• Nearby Words

vengeful
vengefully
vengefulness
venice
venidio arctotis
venidium
venison

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Venice. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/venice
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