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 company’s president Rinaldo Invernizzi, who is president of the new gallery, said the space is a way to perpetuate an ever-evolving dialogue between the firm’s rich Venetian heritage and the contemporary art world. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025

The subject is believed to be Mario Cavalieri, a Venetian friend of the artist. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025

In 2023, a Venetian boat company banned the couple after images surfaced of them in a compromising position in the back of a water taxi. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025

The earrings from the 1960s were part of a collaborative collection between the fashion house and Venetian artist Archimede Seguso, aimed at creating wearable Murano glass pieces. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025

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