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

Think Madagascan vanilla, velvety Tuscan orris and lush Bulgarian rose. —Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

View Recipe 10 of 10 Creamy Tuscan Chicken Our take on the wildly popular Marry Me Chicken is made with mushrooms, spinach, and boneless, skinless chicken breasts. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025

Adjective

Nothing makes a perfect spritz, pour a glass of bubbly or cheeky gin and tonic taste better than being anchored near some of the most pristine spots on the Tuscan coastline. —Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Blending contemporary luxury with rustic Tuscan charm, the property features landscaped gardens, swimming pools with lazy river-flow current systems, tennis courts, and an on-site restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine with fresh local ingredients. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025

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

Rhymes for Tuscan

• buskin
• etruscan