Turkish

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adjective

Turk·​ish ˈtər-kish How to pronounce Turkish (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish
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Turkish

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noun

: the Turkic language of the Republic of Turkey

Examples of Turkish in a Sentence

Adjective He is from Ankara, the Turkish capital.
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Adjective
Erdoğan and his Justice and Development Party have cowed their liberal opponents, co-opted most of the Turkish press, purged and restaffed the Turkish military—with special zeal after crushing a 2016 coup attempt—and revamped Turkey’s intelligence service. Reuel Marc Gerecht, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2025 The best-selling bath towels are crafted from Turkish cotton that’s absorbent and feels soft to the touch, according to shoppers. Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for Turkish

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Turkish was in the 14th century

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“Turkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Turkish. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

Turkish

1 of 2 adjective
Turk·​ish ˈtər-kish How to pronounce Turkish (audio)
: of or relating to Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish

Turkish

2 of 2 noun
: the language of the Turks
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