Ital·ian
ə-ˈtal-yən 
i-,
also
ˌī-
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Italy
b
: a person of Italian descent
2
: the Romance language of the Italians
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Italy, the Italians, or Italian
Examples of Italian in a Sentence
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
The parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar closed 41 locations earlier this year
Burger King announced in May 2023 that the burger chain would be closing up to 400 locations by the end of the year.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
There were Italian artists such as Jovanotti and Dario Mangiaracina of La Rappresentante di Lista, the actors Riccardo Scamarcio with Benedetta Porcaroli and the artist manager Paola Zukar.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 27 June 2024
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Noun
Buca di Beppo, Chicken Guy! and Brio Italian Grille are a few other brands under the Earl Enterprises portfolio of restaurant operations.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
The parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar closed 41 locations earlier this year
Burger King announced in May 2023 that the burger chain would be closing up to 400 locations by the end of the year.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024
Adjective
The tie was made by the Italian brand Wilmok, and the snazzy statement piece is also affordable, retailing at $50 on the brand's official site.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
There were Italian artists such as Jovanotti and Dario Mangiaracina of La Rappresentante di Lista, the actors Riccardo Scamarcio with Benedetta Porcaroli and the artist manager Paola Zukar.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 27 June 2024
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“Italian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Italian. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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