Definition

Proper noun: 1. A town in Italy: Tivoli is a town located approximately twenty miles (about 32 kilometers) to the east of Rome, Italy. It was historically known as Tibur in ancient times. 2. A historical summer resort: During the period of the Roman Empire, Tivoli was a notable summer retreat for wealthy Romans, famous for its pleasant climate and scenic waterfalls.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We took a day trip from Rome to visit the gardens in Tivoli.
  • The ancient Romans built luxurious villas in Tivoli to escape the summer heat of the city.

Advanced Usage

• The name Tivoli is sometimes used in other contexts (e.g., names of parks or entertainment venues) inspired by the town's reputation as a place of leisure and beauty. However, this is a separate, derived usage.
  • The Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen are named after the Italian town.

Variants and Related Words

• Tibur: The ancient Roman name for Tivoli.
  • The poet Horace had a villa near Tibur.

Synonyms

• Tibur (archaic/historical name).

Noun

1. a town twenty miles to the east of Rome (Tibur is the ancient name); a summer resort during the Roman empire; noted for its waterfalls