Ital·ian
ə-ˈtal-yən 
i-,
also
ˌī-
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Italy
b
: a person of Italian descent
2
: the Romance language of the Italians
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Italy, the Italians, or Italian
Examples of Italian in a Sentence
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Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Bartolotta Catering & Events will host a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Italian Community Center, priced at $79 per adult and $25 per child.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Supporting this year’s Italian Pavilion at the Biennale was another prestigious pledge called Due qui/To Hear; the site-specific artwork features an installation by artist Massimo Bartolini curated by Luca Cerizza.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
From 2004 to 2017, Cassini– a joint mission between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency – investigated Saturn, its rings and moons.
—Fabian Klenner, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
It will be sung in Italian with English supertitles projected above the stage.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
More:Andiamo Pasta & Chops to replace Partridge Creek’s old Brio Italian Grille
Detroit Wing Co. specializes in fresh, natural, bone-in and boneless chicken wings.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Palm trees, Russian Olive and Italian Cypress trees, reflective of the desert landscape, surrounded the building.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Santa Monica Italian, French and Moroccan restaurant Massilia will also open a branch on Grand Avenue this year, and other tenants will be announced in 2024, Related said.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024
This is particularly relevant today when immigration is such a toxic issue in Italian politics.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
There will also be a handful of classic cocktails with an Employees Only twist, like the Employees Only Manhattan with Italian Vermouth and an orange liquor.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2024
The Italian government is planning to invest around €10 billion in the semiconductor industry throughout the year, news agency Ansa reported, citing Industry Minister Adolfo Urso.
—Tiago Ramos Alfaro, Fortune Europe, 29 Apr. 2024
Jaguar family company Napo Therapeutics is an Italian corporation Jaguar established in Milan, Italy in 2021 focused on expanding crofelemer access in Europe and specifically for orphan and/or rare diseases.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2024
He’s been divorced for 7 years and has been focusing on his thriving Italian restaurant business and kids but is ready to settle down.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024
The proposals, contained in a report from former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, are in response to widespread concern that U.S. subsidies, which favor domestic production in the U.S., are drawing investment from Europe and threatening the loss of industrial jobs on the continent.
—Samuel Petrequin, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The menu includes Mexican food such as chimichangas, burritos, nachos, tacos and enchiladas, as well as sandwiches, Italian food, gyros and cheeseburgers.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
Giovanni Russo, the head of the Department of Penitentiary Administration in the Italian Ministry of Justice, told reporters at a Vatican news conference last month that the women who participated in the project were entitled to unspecified benefits.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Bartolotta Catering & Events will host a brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Italian Community Center, priced at $79 per adult and $25 per child.
—Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Supporting this year’s Italian Pavilion at the Biennale was another prestigious pledge called Due qui/To Hear; the site-specific artwork features an installation by artist Massimo Bartolini curated by Luca Cerizza.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
From 2004 to 2017, Cassini– a joint mission between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency – investigated Saturn, its rings and moons.
—Fabian Klenner, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
It will be sung in Italian with English supertitles projected above the stage.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
More:Andiamo Pasta & Chops to replace Partridge Creek’s old Brio Italian Grille
Detroit Wing Co. specializes in fresh, natural, bone-in and boneless chicken wings.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Palm trees, Russian Olive and Italian Cypress trees, reflective of the desert landscape, surrounded the building.
—Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Santa Monica Italian, French and Moroccan restaurant Massilia will also open a branch on Grand Avenue this year, and other tenants will be announced in 2024, Related said.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Adjective
However, certain variations were made in precious metals for esteemed clients and for the Italian market, such as this example in rose gold.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024
This is particularly relevant today when immigration is such a toxic issue in Italian politics.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Apr. 2024
There will also be a handful of classic cocktails with an Employees Only twist, like the Employees Only Manhattan with Italian Vermouth and an orange liquor.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2024
The Italian government is planning to invest around €10 billion in the semiconductor industry throughout the year, news agency Ansa reported, citing Industry Minister Adolfo Urso.
—Tiago Ramos Alfaro, Fortune Europe, 29 Apr. 2024
Jaguar family company Napo Therapeutics is an Italian corporation Jaguar established in Milan, Italy in 2021 focused on expanding crofelemer access in Europe and specifically for orphan and/or rare diseases.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2024
He’s been divorced for 7 years and has been focusing on his thriving Italian restaurant business and kids but is ready to settle down.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024
The proposals, contained in a report from former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, are in response to widespread concern that U.S. subsidies, which favor domestic production in the U.S., are drawing investment from Europe and threatening the loss of industrial jobs on the continent.
—Samuel Petrequin, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
The menu includes Mexican food such as chimichangas, burritos, nachos, tacos and enchiladas, as well as sandwiches, Italian food, gyros and cheeseburgers.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Italian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Italian. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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