Milanese

adjective

Mil·​a·​nese ˌmi-lə-ˈnēz 

-ˈnēs

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Milan, Italy or its inhabitants

Milanese noun

plural Milanese

Examples of Milanese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Elsewhere, the guides drew on the designer’s affection for his London tailor, Parisian art galleries and Milanese pastry shops. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Milanese officials say that at least twenty people have been injured in the protests, and 60 have been detained. — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026

The dining room has 28 seats, a private event space holds 10, and the menu proposes just three Milanese and Lombardian dishes for each of the antipasti, primi, and secondi courses (four for dessert). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Does the new Moschino hold up against some cool Milanese folks? — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Milanese

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese