Turkish

1 of 2

adjective

Turk·​ish ˈtər-kish 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish

2

: turkic sense 1a

Turkish

2 of 2

noun

: the Turkic language of the Republic of Turkey

Examples of Turkish in a Sentence

Adjective

He is from Ankara, the Turkish capital.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Erdoğan and his Justice and Development Party have cowed their liberal opponents, co-opted most of the Turkish press, purged and restaffed the Turkish military—with special zeal after crushing a 2016 coup attempt—and revamped Turkey’s intelligence service. —Reuel Marc Gerecht, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2025

The best-selling bath towels are crafted from Turkish cotton that’s absorbent and feels soft to the touch, according to shoppers. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025

Noun

Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Robe Treat yourself to the little luxury of wrapping up in a cozy cotton robe after stepping out of the shower while this pick with more than 2,000 perfect ratings is 40 percent off. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025

Aer Lingus launched flights to Dublin, Ireland, and Turkish Airlines launched flights to Istanbul, Turkey. —Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1613, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Turkish

• Turkish bath
• Turkish coffee
• Turkish delight
• Turkish towel

Kids Definition

Turkish

1 of 2 adjective

Turk·​ish ˈtər-kish 

: of or relating to Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish

Turkish

2 of 2 noun

: the language of the Turks