Ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən 
ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən
plural venetians
1
Venetian
a(1)
: a native or inhabitant of Venice
(2)
: a person of Venetian descent
b
: the Italian dialect of Venice
2
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
Examples of Venetian in a Sentence
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers, such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, through gowns and capes adorned with handmade glass floral appliqués which, resembling delicate jewels, sparkle in the light of antique chandeliers.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Created by the Venetian artist Jacometto, the petite panels date to between 1485 and 1495.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, with gowns and capes ornamented with appliqués of flowers handcrafted in glass glowing like delicate jewels under an array of antique chandeliers.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Finally, Skyros is known for its ceramics and local crafts, churches, and gorgeous Chora, a mountaintop capital crowned by a Venetian castle.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The Mirror By the 15th century, one Venetian mirror could cost as much as a naval ship, so precious was the skill of the mercury-manipulating, glassmaking craftsmen there.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Venice is the inspiration behind the indoor and outdoor areas, including the atrium, modeled after Piazza San Marco, and the Carnevale Lounge, inspired by Venetian masquerades.
—Megan Dubois, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Vivaldi’s only surviving oratorio was composed for the women of the Venetian girls’ orphanage Ospedale della Pieta, where the composer served as music director.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The resulting pattern mimics the quatrefoil floral motif in Venetian architecture, particularly in the Doges Palace.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers, such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, through gowns and capes adorned with handmade glass floral appliqués which, resembling delicate jewels, sparkle in the light of antique chandeliers.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Created by the Venetian artist Jacometto, the petite panels date to between 1485 and 1495.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, with gowns and capes ornamented with appliqués of flowers handcrafted in glass glowing like delicate jewels under an array of antique chandeliers.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Finally, Skyros is known for its ceramics and local crafts, churches, and gorgeous Chora, a mountaintop capital crowned by a Venetian castle.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
The Mirror By the 15th century, one Venetian mirror could cost as much as a naval ship, so precious was the skill of the mercury-manipulating, glassmaking craftsmen there.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Venice is the inspiration behind the indoor and outdoor areas, including the atrium, modeled after Piazza San Marco, and the Carnevale Lounge, inspired by Venetian masquerades.
—Megan Dubois, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Vivaldi’s only surviving oratorio was composed for the women of the Venetian girls’ orphanage Ospedale della Pieta, where the composer served as music director.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
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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)
Time Traveler
The first known use of Venetian was
in the 15th century
Phrases Containing Venetian
Dictionary Entries Near Venetian
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“Venetian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venetian. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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