providence
(noun) the guardianship and control exercised by a deity; “divine providence”
providence
(noun) the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
Providence, capital of Rhode Island
(noun) the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University
providence
(noun) a manifestation of God’s foresightful care for his creatures
Source: WordNet® 3.1
providence (countable and uncountable, plural providences)
(now rare) Preparation for the future; good governance, foresight. [from 14th c.]
The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature etc.). [from 14th c.]
A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention. [from 16th c.]
Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality. [from 17th c.]
Providence
Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate.
A city in Rhode Island, the state capital and largest city.
A city in Kentucky.
A city in Utah.
A town in Alabama.
A town in New York.
Source: Wiktionary
Prov"i*dence, n. Etym: [L. providentia: cf. F. providence. See Provident, and cf. Prudence.]
1. The act of providing or preparing for future use or application; a making ready; preparation. Providence for war is the best prevention of it. Bacon.
2. Foresight; care; especially, the foresight and care which God manifests for his creatures; hence, God himself, regarded as exercising a constant wise prescience. The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide. Milton.
3. (Theol.)
Definition: A manifestation of the care and superintendence which God exercises over his creatures; an event ordained by divine direction. He that hath a numerous family, and many to provide for, needs a greater providence of God. Jer. Taylor.
4. Prudence in the management of one's concerns; economy; frugality. It is a high point of providence in a prince to cast an eye rather upon actions than persons. Quarles.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 June 2025
(noun) the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); “asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
