Tyre
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9.7
- proper noun
- /taɪər/
- For if the deeds of power done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
- Tyre and Sidon
- William of Tyre
- church at Tyre
Examples
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Unlike the larger and more established cities of Tyre or Sidon, Beirut proved friendly to the outsiders.
Academic text (2011) -
Ultimately, Tyre was able to beat back the Babylonians, but not without cost.
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I was in Tyre, Lebanon, 10 miles from the Israeli border, with chants heard in the distance.
Blog text (16) -
For example, one night while in the midst of laying siege to the city of Tyre, Alexander the Great had a dream of Hercules on the city walls, inviting him to come in.
Academic text (2018) -
Hiram, king of Tyre, sent cedar trees, carpenters, and stonemasons to build a house for David.
Fiction book (2001) -
Great multitudes came out of all Judea and Jerusalem... ...and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon... ...which came to hear him, and to be healed.
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In ancient times, Tyre was famous for its production of purple dye and luxurious silks.
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The modern port city of Tyre is still a vital hub for trade in southern Lebanon.
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Tyre served as a major Phoenician seaport, facilitating trade with other civilizations.
Synonyms
A city on the Mediterranean in southern Lebanon with an ancient port
Compounds
- UK
1
9.3
A person who looks at things for sale, especially cars, with no real plan to buy
- Slang
1
9.9
An animal or person who chews and damages car tyres, sometimes used to mean a troublesome person
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tyre comes from the old Phoenician name Ṣūr, which means 'rock', and the Greeks called it Tyros. Because the city began on a rocky island, Tyre became a busy sea port and was famous long ago for its purple dye.