Turkish

1 of 2

adjective

Turk·​ish ˈtər-kish 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish

2

: turkic sense 1a

Turkish

2 of 2

noun

: the Turkic language of the Republic of Turkey

Examples of Turkish in a Sentence

Adjective

He is from Ankara, the Turkish capital.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Inside, there were a maze of stalls selling an array of antique jewelry, books and maps, Turkish carpets, and art nouveau lamps. —Penelope Tree, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025

Ozturk obtained a degree in psychology and Turkish language and literature from Istanbul Şehir University before coming to the U.S. in 2018 on a Fulbright Scholarship to earn a master’s in developmental and child psychology from Columbia University’s Teachers College, according to her LinkedIn. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 27 Mar. 2025

Noun

The Best Way to Get There Turkish Airlines stands out for its unparalleled luxury and comfort when choosing an airline. —Ronny Maye, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025

The startup has attracted large clients like Brooks Brothers and Turkish Airlines, counting over 400,000 customers by the end of 2024. —Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1613, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Turkish

• Turkish bath
• Turkish coffee
• Turkish delight
• Turkish towel

Kids Definition

Turkish

1 of 2 adjective

Turk·​ish ˈtər-kish 

: of or relating to Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish

Turkish

2 of 2 noun

: the language of the Turks