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

The earrings from the 1960s were part of a collaborative collection between the fashion house and Venetian artist Archimede Seguso, aimed at creating wearable Murano glass pieces. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025

During Milan Design Week in 2023, Ginori 1735 stepped into the world of furnishings, lighting and accessories with Venetian designer Luca Nichetto and the Domus collection of statement pieces, that included pieces made with fabric-maker Rubelli and glassmaker Barovier&Toso. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025

Warm Caramel is a classy yet comforting guest bedroom shade, and Venetian Bronze can be a chic touch to any table. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025

These will include hospitals and rail stations but also, say, a luxury yacht, or an open-air chapel, for the Vatican, on the Venetian island of San Giorgio Maggiore. —Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025

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