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

Located at 14 Palace Road and 11 Tetlow Street in Boston’s Fenway Court, the five-floor residential building now makes the museum, constructed as a 15th-century Venetian palace, a landlord for its tenants. —Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2024

The home opens to a serene formal living room with Venetian plaster ceilings, a fireplace, paneled walls, and several windows. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024

In August, thousands of hospitality union workers reached a tentative deal with the Venetian and Palazzo resorts, a first for employees. —Bychris Morris, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024

Venice, Italy Hotel Cipriani, Venice The luxurious Hotel Cipriani, Venice, blends Venetian heritage with modern sensibilities. —Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 7 Oct. 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