provenance
pronunciation
How to pronounce provenance in British English:
UK [ˈprɒvənəns]
How to pronounce provenance in American English:
US [ˈprɑvənəns]
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- Noun:
- where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence
Word Origin
- provenance (n.)
- 1785, from French provenance "origin, production," from provenant, present participle of Middle French provenir "come forth, arise, originate," from Latin provenire "come forth, originate, appear, arise," from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + venire "come" (see venue).
Example
- 1. Sleuths are also hired to probe the provenance of money .
- 2. The provenance of the second almost identical statement is more surprising .
- 3. But their may be a looming problem in the ownership and provenance of the funds .
- 4. Their provenance has caused a separate scandal .
- 5. Meanwhile , consumers elsewhere are taking an increasing interest in the provenance and sustainability of the fish they eat .