1. The capital city of Tuscany in central Italy, known as a major center of Renaissance art and architecture.
Usage: Proper noun; a place name
2. A female given name.
Usage: Proper noun; a personal name

Examples

• Florence is home to the famous Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo.
• Many tourists visit Florence to see Renaissance masterpieces.
• The Arno River flows through Florence.
• Florence Nightingale was a pioneering nurse in the 19th century.
• We spent two weeks exploring the museums and churches of Florence.