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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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 May 2024
Students at the University of Bologna in Italy set up a pro-Palestinian encampment, one of the latest campus protests in Europe, CNN reported, citing the Italian State Police.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
One look at the restaurant’s menu reveals nods to New England: a signature Vermont maple farm burger, Maine Italian and North Shore roast beef sandwiches, Cape Cod and Northeast pickled beet salads and Boston cream pie.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
This story originally appeared on WIRED Italia, and has been translated from Italian.
—Chiara Crescenzi, WIRED, 7 May 2024
Scott Conant, a Food Network celebrity chef and the creative force behind Mora Italian and The Americano, and the owners of Creative Concepts, are passing the torch of the restaurants' leadership, but plan to keep them largely the same.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
Esposito: My father’s Italian and my mother is African-American Black.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Giovanni Russo, the head of the Department of Penitentiary Administration in the Italian Ministry of Justice, told reporters at a Vatican news conference last month that the women who participated in the project were entitled to unspecified benefits.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Bartolotta Catering & Events will host a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Italian Community Center, priced at $79 per adult and $25 per child.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
Novak Djokovic is recovering from a head injury after being hit by a water bottle at the Italian Open.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
New York Chef James Kent will install dry agers in his upcoming seafood restaurant, and by the end of the spring, the West Village will have (at least) two new Italian restaurants with dry-aging programs, Alaluna from chef Riccardo Orfino and Harold Dieterle’s Il Totano.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
Just in time for a spring tea party and Bridgerton binge session, Italian home appliance company SMEG launched a chic new collection.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2024
At the heart of Born in Roma Green Stravaganza lies a captivating blend of fresh, green notes, reminiscent of a lush Italian garden in full bloom.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
The menu at times can be picked apart and look a little disconnected in comparison to an Italian restaurant or a steakhouse, but that's where that design element mimics our cuisine.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
However, certain variations were made in precious metals for esteemed clients and for the Italian market, such as this example in rose gold.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024
This is particularly relevant today when immigration is such a toxic issue in Italian politics.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
Noun
The now 13-year-old language platform, which launched in 2011 with six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Italian), has since expanded to include 43 languages and added new skills for learners, which many users have probably avoided since high school.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 May 2024
Students at the University of Bologna in Italy set up a pro-Palestinian encampment, one of the latest campus protests in Europe, CNN reported, citing the Italian State Police.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
One look at the restaurant’s menu reveals nods to New England: a signature Vermont maple farm burger, Maine Italian and North Shore roast beef sandwiches, Cape Cod and Northeast pickled beet salads and Boston cream pie.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
This story originally appeared on WIRED Italia, and has been translated from Italian.
—Chiara Crescenzi, WIRED, 7 May 2024
Scott Conant, a Food Network celebrity chef and the creative force behind Mora Italian and The Americano, and the owners of Creative Concepts, are passing the torch of the restaurants' leadership, but plan to keep them largely the same.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
Esposito: My father’s Italian and my mother is African-American Black.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Giovanni Russo, the head of the Department of Penitentiary Administration in the Italian Ministry of Justice, told reporters at a Vatican news conference last month that the women who participated in the project were entitled to unspecified benefits.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Bartolotta Catering & Events will host a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Italian Community Center, priced at $79 per adult and $25 per child.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Stroll through the Boboli and Bardini Gardens Behind Palazzo Pitti, the Medicis’ royal palace, the Boboli Gardens are the archetype of the classic Renaissance Italian gardens, with fountains, grottoes, and statues.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
Novak Djokovic is recovering from a head injury after being hit by a water bottle at the Italian Open.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
New York Chef James Kent will install dry agers in his upcoming seafood restaurant, and by the end of the spring, the West Village will have (at least) two new Italian restaurants with dry-aging programs, Alaluna from chef Riccardo Orfino and Harold Dieterle’s Il Totano.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
Just in time for a spring tea party and Bridgerton binge session, Italian home appliance company SMEG launched a chic new collection.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2024
At the heart of Born in Roma Green Stravaganza lies a captivating blend of fresh, green notes, reminiscent of a lush Italian garden in full bloom.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
The menu at times can be picked apart and look a little disconnected in comparison to an Italian restaurant or a steakhouse, but that's where that design element mimics our cuisine.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
However, certain variations were made in precious metals for esteemed clients and for the Italian market, such as this example in rose gold.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024
This is particularly relevant today when immigration is such a toxic issue in Italian politics.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Italian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Italian. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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