Venetian

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adjective

Ve·​ne·​tian və-ˈnē-shən 

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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Venice, its people, or their dialect

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the historical European region of Venetia

venetian

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noun

ve·​ne·​tian və-ˈnē-shən 

plural venetians

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Venetian

a(1)

: a native or inhabitant of Venice

(2)

: a person of Venetian descent

b

: the Italian dialect of Venice

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or venetian cloth

a

: a fine worsted fabric used especially for suits, coats, or dresses and made in twill or satin weave with a napped or clear surface and a lustrous finish

b

: a lustrous sateen used especially for linings

3

: venetian blind

Examples of Venetian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The walls and floor have flecked Venetian terrazzo tiles made with marble pebbles, while at the heart of the room there is a wooden counter inspired by the crates once used to transport premium wools hailing from various continents. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024

Every itinerary is complemented by a personalized menu, celebrating regional specialities, from Sicilian arancini to Venetian tiramisu. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Spread over six acres, the Land of 10,000 Lakes property includes a palatial residence finished with natural tones, Venetian plaster and stone walls, opulent light fixtures, and a formal dining room that wouldn’t look out of place in an Italian countryside castle. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024

Their look originates from slippers worn by Venetian gondoliers in the 18th century. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing Venetian

• Venetian red