1
: a native or inhabitant of Tuscany
2
a
: the Italian language as spoken in Tuscany
b
: the standard literary dialect of Italian
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
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Becky Cooper, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
In other words, a Super Tuscan would go excellent with a heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
As charming and idyllic as the project sounds (like the literal plot of a romcom, re: Under the Tuscan Sun), it’s not expected to go 100% smoothly.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
The camera in Tuscan isn’t Keats’ first venture with experimental long-exposure photography.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
For example, the Garlic Tuscan is $24.99 for a 14-inch, 14-slice large.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Live La Dolce Vita at These Stunning Tuscan Hotels and Villas
Bagni di Petriolo
In several areas of Tuscany, the earth percolates with hot mineral water, which bubbles up in a number of delightful public bagni (baths).
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
Some of the mall’s higher-end eateries, including BRIO Tuscan Grille and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, closed for good, giving people fewer reasons to venture to the area.
—Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2023
The menu leans into the fresh seafood afforded by its location, serving up delectable lobster and salmon dishes of equally impeccable presentation to Funky Geisha, as well as a selection of exclusive wagyu beefs and satisfying salads to start with, from Italian burrata to Greek and Tuscan.
—Brande Victorian, Essence, 20 Dec. 2023
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Until now, Rohrwacher has generally worked with nonprofessional Italian leads; an Emmy-winning English star represents something decidedly new under her Tuscan sun.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
At her namesake winery, Chiara Condello makes natural wines with Sangiovese Romagnolo, which some scholars believe predates the more famous Tuscan Sangiovese grape.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
From the community garden to Festival Blooms (which creates 2-D designs using living blooms), there's an abundance of different global gardens and plant displays to explore—like the orchid world showcase or even Garden Italiano, which is focused entirely on Tuscan produce and herbs.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
James arrived at Tenuta Licinia in 2019 and began researching the nature of different Tuscan subsoil-vine interactions to improve the quality of wines.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The 19-acre vineyard will gently slope upwards, evoking the rolling Tuscan hills in the distance.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2024
Dishes include baked ricotta with plum-apricot compote, Tuscan kale salad with lemon vinaigrette, crispy pork belly gnocchi with king trumpet mushrooms, prime beef tenderloin with salsa verde and bruleed arborio rice pudding with figs and candied walnuts.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024
Once complete, it'll be made available for tourists who are looking for a true Tuscan experience.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Noun
Writing in a Tuscan Villa: Albert Moya has optimized his apartment, part of a 14th-century estate in the hills of Florence, for work and lounging.
—Becky Cooper, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
In other words, a Super Tuscan would go excellent with a heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
As charming and idyllic as the project sounds (like the literal plot of a romcom, re: Under the Tuscan Sun), it’s not expected to go 100% smoothly.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
The camera in Tuscan isn’t Keats’ first venture with experimental long-exposure photography.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
For example, the Garlic Tuscan is $24.99 for a 14-inch, 14-slice large.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Live La Dolce Vita at These Stunning Tuscan Hotels and Villas
Bagni di Petriolo
In several areas of Tuscany, the earth percolates with hot mineral water, which bubbles up in a number of delightful public bagni (baths).
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
Some of the mall’s higher-end eateries, including BRIO Tuscan Grille and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, closed for good, giving people fewer reasons to venture to the area.
—Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 25 Dec. 2023
The menu leans into the fresh seafood afforded by its location, serving up delectable lobster and salmon dishes of equally impeccable presentation to Funky Geisha, as well as a selection of exclusive wagyu beefs and satisfying salads to start with, from Italian burrata to Greek and Tuscan.
—Brande Victorian, Essence, 20 Dec. 2023
Adjective
Look no further than this super easy panzanella; this take on the classic Tuscan bread salad uses kale, homemade croutons, fresh strawberries, and rotisserie chicken for easy protein.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Until now, Rohrwacher has generally worked with nonprofessional Italian leads; an Emmy-winning English star represents something decidedly new under her Tuscan sun.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
At her namesake winery, Chiara Condello makes natural wines with Sangiovese Romagnolo, which some scholars believe predates the more famous Tuscan Sangiovese grape.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
From the community garden to Festival Blooms (which creates 2-D designs using living blooms), there's an abundance of different global gardens and plant displays to explore—like the orchid world showcase or even Garden Italiano, which is focused entirely on Tuscan produce and herbs.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
James arrived at Tenuta Licinia in 2019 and began researching the nature of different Tuscan subsoil-vine interactions to improve the quality of wines.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The 19-acre vineyard will gently slope upwards, evoking the rolling Tuscan hills in the distance.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2024
Dishes include baked ricotta with plum-apricot compote, Tuscan kale salad with lemon vinaigrette, crispy pork belly gnocchi with king trumpet mushrooms, prime beef tenderloin with salsa verde and bruleed arborio rice pudding with figs and candied walnuts.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024
Once complete, it'll be made available for tourists who are looking for a true Tuscan experience.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Tuscan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tuscan. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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