Ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən 
ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən
plural venetians
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Venetian
a(1)
: a native or inhabitant of Venice
(2)
: a person of Venetian descent
b
: the Italian dialect of Venice
2
or venetian cloth
a
: a fine worsted fabric used especially for suits, coats, or dresses and made in twill or satin weave with a napped or clear surface and a lustrous finish
b
: a lustrous sateen used especially for linings
3
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
As guests continue to arrive for the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, more and more Venetian citizens have voiced their frustrations over the event that could possibly pose a threat to a city that is already impacted by mass tourism.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
The couple is sourcing about 80% of the provisions for the multi-day wedding from Venetian vendors as a show of appreciation, a source told The Associated Press.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 25 June 2025
The powder room is a standout—wrapped in shimmering Chinoiserie wallpaper with a dramatic Venetian mirror and chunky marble vanity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
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Protests by locals, who are frustrated with overtourism and Bezos’ links to President Donald Trump, forced Bezos to move a wedding party from a central Venetian nightlife area to a more isolated part of the city, Reuters reported.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
As guests continue to arrive for the Bezos-Sanchez wedding, more and more Venetian citizens have voiced their frustrations over the event that could possibly pose a threat to a city that is already impacted by mass tourism.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
The couple is sourcing about 80% of the provisions for the multi-day wedding from Venetian vendors as a show of appreciation, a source told The Associated Press.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 25 June 2025
The powder room is a standout—wrapped in shimmering Chinoiserie wallpaper with a dramatic Venetian mirror and chunky marble vanity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
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“Venetian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venetian. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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