| Noun | 1. | Syracuse - a city in central New Yorkcity, metropolis, urban center - a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city" | |
| 2. | Syracuse - a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BCcity, metropolis, urban center - a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city" | |
| 3. | Syracuse - the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes) | |
| 4. | Syracuse - the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse | |