Illustration of Maltese
- Maltese 3
plural Maltese
1
: a native or inhabitant of Malta
2
: the Semitic language of the Maltese people
3
: any of a breed of toy dogs with a long silky white coat, a black nose, and very dark eyes
Maltese
adjective
Examples of Maltese in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Mario Grech Position: Secretary general of the Synod of Bishops
Nationality: Maltese
Age: 68
What else?
—
George Petras, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Researchers published their findings on April 9 in Nature, and argue that as much as a millennium’s worth of Maltese prehistory may warrant reevaluation.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
The docks and logistics areas, which are managed by the Maltese Federation of Aquaculture Producers, are as tightly guarded as a military zone.
—Julia Amberger, Nanni Fontana, Marzio Mian, & Nicola Scevola (tr. Elettra Pauletto), The Dial, 3 Apr. 2025
Below this, the tourbillon—which takes on the aspect of a Maltese Cross, the maison’s signature—revolves courtesy of the self-winding Calibre 2162 R31/270, a 6.35mm-thick in-house movement with a 72-hour power reserve and 242 components.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Prior to marrying Betsy in 1991, Gene welcomed his three children with his first wife Faye Maltese: Christopher, 63, Elizabeth, 61, and Leslie, 57.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The actor had three children with his late ex-wife, Faye Maltese, who died in 2017.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The 95-year-old actor shared one son and two daughters with his late ex-wife, Faye Maltese: Christopher, 65, Elizabeth, 62, and Leslie, 58.
—Jessica Schladebeck, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Hackman has two daughters Elizabeth Jean and Leslie Anne—with his first wife, Faye Maltese.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
George Petras, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Researchers published their findings on April 9 in Nature, and argue that as much as a millennium’s worth of Maltese prehistory may warrant reevaluation.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
The docks and logistics areas, which are managed by the Maltese Federation of Aquaculture Producers, are as tightly guarded as a military zone.
—Julia Amberger, Nanni Fontana, Marzio Mian, & Nicola Scevola (tr. Elettra Pauletto), The Dial, 3 Apr. 2025
Below this, the tourbillon—which takes on the aspect of a Maltese Cross, the maison’s signature—revolves courtesy of the self-winding Calibre 2162 R31/270, a 6.35mm-thick in-house movement with a 72-hour power reserve and 242 components.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Prior to marrying Betsy in 1991, Gene welcomed his three children with his first wife Faye Maltese: Christopher, 63, Elizabeth, 61, and Leslie, 57.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The actor had three children with his late ex-wife, Faye Maltese, who died in 2017.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The 95-year-old actor shared one son and two daughters with his late ex-wife, Faye Maltese: Christopher, 65, Elizabeth, 62, and Leslie, 58.
—Jessica Schladebeck, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Hackman has two daughters Elizabeth Jean and Leslie Anne—with his first wife, Faye Maltese.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Maltese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maltese. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Maltese
noun
Mal·tese
mȯl-ˈtēz 
plural Maltese
1
: a person born or living in Malta
2
: the Semitic language of the Maltese people
3
: any of a breed of toy dogs with a long silky white coat, a black nose, and dark eyes
Maltese
adjective
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share