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

The Turkish state refused, resulting in several Kurdish rebellions during Turkey’s first two decades of existence. —Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made By History, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025

The indictment also alleges that Adams received bribes in the form of free trips to Turkey in return for assisting the Turkish government with municipal issues. —Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025

Noun

Instead, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, one of Turkey’s founding fathers, reorganized the remnants of the Ottoman army, launched the Turkish War of Independence, and reclaimed the territory that would become modern Turkey. —Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made By History, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025

Important Factors to Look For in Turkish Hair Transplant Clinics While Turkey provides many benefits for hair restoration, choosing the right clinic is crucial to ensuring both safety and satisfying results. —William Jones, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 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