: the Afro-Asiatic language of the ancient Egyptians from earliest times to about the third century a.d.
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often not capitalized: a typeface having little contrast between thick and thin strokes and squared serifs
Examples of Egyptian in a Sentence
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Adjective
Looming over these moves are cease-fire talks in Cairo, where Egyptian officials have spoken positively about the potential for a deal that could see some of the more than 100 remaining hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024 Most aid groups estimate that there are generally between 3,000 to 7,000 trucks currently waiting to be allowed into the Gaza Strip after Israeli and Egyptian inspections for anything that might be used by Hamas in their battle against the Israeli military.—James Hider, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024 The world’s oldest superyacht—and formerly the world’s biggest—was originally built for the Ottoman governor of Egypt, Khedive Ismail, and later carried three Egyptian kings into exile.—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024 The Israelis will also send a delegation to Cairo to meet with CIA Director Bill Burns and Qatari and Egyptian officials to try to negotiate both a cease-fire and to get the more than 130 hostages believed to be held by Hamas.—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2024 Underneath the category are six check boxes next to nationalities that respondents can fill in to provide further details: Lebanese, Iranian, Egyptian, Syrian, Iraqi or Israeli.—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024 The Israeli offensive began in the north of Gaza and has pushed all the way to the outskirts of the southernmost city of Rafah, on the Egyptian border.—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024 Gossett played several historical figures, including Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat and baseball legend Satchel Paige in TV movies during the 1980s.—Keith Allen, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024 Beginning Sunday, the American Cinematheque is launching a tribute series to the pair, taking place at the Egyptian, Aero and Los Feliz theaters.—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
In search of an equalizer, Klopp introduced Mohamed Salah after the break and the Egyptian almost made an instant impact.—Ben Church, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024 The Milestone Movies collection will screen across three theaters: New York’s Paris Theater, The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood and The Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades, Calif.—Lexi Carson, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024 Eider & Ivory Jeske 1000 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Bed Sheets, $35.99–$45.99 (orig.—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 The yacht, in care of the Egyptian Navy, occasionally goes to sea for a day or two.—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024 The show is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of screenings next week at the Egyptian Theatre spotlighting star Kim Novak, who was the subject of the podcast’s very first episode.—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Start by stocking up on materials: Egyptian Magic (a natural healing balm favored by Garcia) or Vaseline to apply around the brow, a coffee stick, a spoolie, a Q-tip, and your tint of choice (Garcia recommends RefectoCil vegetable dye).—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024 The Egyptian, owned by Netflix, has curated a three-day screening series featuring the films of Hollywood bombshell Kim Novak.—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024 Shirley premiere Netflix hosted the premiere event for Shirley Chisholm biopic Shirley, starring Regina King, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday.—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
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