a city in central New York
"The students traveled to Syracuse to attend the university located in that historic city in central New York."
the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes)
"The historical account details the brutal end of the Roman siege of Syracuse, where the eventual sack of the city led to the tragic death of Archimedes."
the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse
"The ancient city of Syracuse emerged victorious after successfully repelling the Athenian siege in 413 BC."
A type of red wine.
"The sommelier recommended a crisp Syracuse to pair perfectly with the aged cheese board."
A surname.
"My neighbor, Mr. Syracuse, has been living in our town for twenty years."
The name Syracuse likely comes from a Pre-Greek or Phoenician word meaning "to feel ill," possibly describing the ancient port's location near a swamp. It entered English through French and Latin, while also appearing as an anglicized version of the Italian surname Siracusa.