Venetian

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adjective

Ve·​ne·​tian və-ˈnē-shən 

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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Venice, its people, or their dialect

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the historical European region of Venetia

venetian

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noun

ve·​ne·​tian və-ˈnē-shən 

plural venetians

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Venetian

a(1)

: a native or inhabitant of Venice

(2)

: a person of Venetian descent

b

: the Italian dialect of Venice

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or venetian cloth

a

: a fine worsted fabric used especially for suits, coats, or dresses and made in twill or satin weave with a napped or clear surface and a lustrous finish

b

: a lustrous sateen used especially for linings

3

: venetian blind

Examples of Venetian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

To this end, the Italian brand, launched in 1986 and controlled by the Max Mara Fashion Group, has signed a global licensing and distribution agreement with Venetian perfumery company Mavive. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024

With two concerts over this past weekend, the Eagles became the fourth act to play this state-of-the-art venue — after U2, Phish and Dead & Company — just behind the Venetian resort on the Las Vegas Strip. —Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024

The whole place is decked out with soaring high ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, and Venetian plaster walls that add a sense of depth and refinement. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024

Its recent renovation by Sid Lee Architecture was inspired by the grand hotel culture of Asia and the Middle East, so guests can expect a dramatic, three-tiered lobby with Venetian plaster walls, Turkish travertine floors, and an Italian black walnut colonnade. —Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing Venetian

• Venetian red