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

Blazy drew on archival images of the inaugural Bottega Veneta store, which was fitted out like a classic Venetian palazzo, including a similar chandelier. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024

The spacious rooms and suites themselves are ornamented with gold and silver leaf and Venetian glass accents and are appointed with furniture from the ateliers of Italy, cared for by an in-house curator. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024

The Washington Post reports that a record-breaking 3.5 million people stayed the night in a Venetian hotel in 2023, which locals feel is ruining the fabric of the city. —Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

Post-ceremony, guests mingled in the palazzo’s courtyard, enjoying Venetian cicchetti before moving to the grand piano nobile for dinner. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 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