Tuscan

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noun

Tus·​can ˈtə-skən 

1

: a native or inhabitant of Tuscany

2

a

: the Italian language as spoken in Tuscany

b

: the standard literary dialect of Italian

Tuscan

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adjective

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Tuscany, the Tuscans, or Tuscan

2

: of or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture that is of Roman origin and plain in style

Examples of Tuscan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

On the big screen, he's appeared in movies like Under the Tuscan Sun (2003), Second Act (2018), and Air (2023). —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024

In a sign that the brand is increasingly committed to offering its affluent clientele a lifestyle proposition, Stefano Ricci recently unveiled a penthouse called La Rocca at Tuscan medieval hamlet-turned tony resort destination Castelfalfi. —Martino Carrera, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Menu options include Tuscan cuisine like lasagna, spaghetti, risotto, gnocchi, pizza, caprese salad and bruschetta. —Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024

In recent years, programs such as grants to settle in Tuscan villages, and Mediterranean islands that sell homes for less than the price of a cup of coffee, have presented tempting opportunities for aspiring expats. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English Toscayne, ultimately from Medieval Latin Tuscanus Tuscan, Etruscan, from Latin Tusci Etruscans

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 2