la dolce vita

noun

la dol·​ce vi·​ta (ˌ)lä-ˈdōl-(ˌ)chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä How to pronounce la dolce vita (audio)

Examples of la dolce vita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jennifer Lopez is living la dolce vita on her Italy vacation! Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 The Romans were the first to build grand villas on Lake Como, and ever since, generations of la dolce vita seekers have followed suit, using towns such as Bellagio, Como, Menaggio, and Tremezzo as the base for lakeside leisure. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2024 Ever the entrepreneur, Perry found a way to marry her love of la dolce vita with business: On Monday, May 20, her line of non-alcoholic apéritifs, De Soi, releases a new flavor inspired by the beloved beverage of the famous European boot. Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2024 The lake, which is just about two hours from Milan, has long been the playground of Hollywood’s elite, due to its sparkling waters, famed hotels, and general embodiment of la dolce vita. Juliet Izon, Glamour, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for la dolce vita 

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Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of la dolce vita was in 1961

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“La dolce vita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/la%20dolce%20vita. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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