Tuscan

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noun

Tus·​can ˈtə-skən 

1

: a native or inhabitant of Tuscany

2

a

: the Italian language as spoken in Tuscany

b

: the standard literary dialect of Italian

Tuscan

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adjective

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Tuscany, the Tuscans, or Tuscan

2

: of or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture that is of Roman origin and plain in style

Examples of Tuscan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For those who love a dry, bold red wine, the Super Tuscan is your pick. —Alex Golden, Axios, 10 July 2024

Seeing Jennifer Lopez round out her summer of tour-canceling self-care and Under the Tuscan Sun–style solo Italian vacations by wearing white pants and riding bikes in the Hamptons is simply too Nancy Meyers core for words. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 8 July 2024

Adjective

This walled Tuscan city, a short drive away, has all of the charm — and equally good gelato. —Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024

On the brunch menu, served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, are specialties such as its Tuscan sausage scrambler and berries and cream French toast. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English Toscayne, ultimately from Medieval Latin Tuscanus Tuscan, Etruscan, from Latin Tusci Etruscans

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 2