Venetian

1 of 2

adjective

Ve·​ne·​tian və-ˈnē-shən 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Venice, its people, or their dialect

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the historical European region of Venetia

venetian

2 of 2

noun

ve·​ne·​tian və-ˈnē-shən 

plural venetians

1

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

: venetian blind

Examples of Venetian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Located in an 1834 building with several atmospheric spaces—brick walled with a copper bar, more formal dining rooms with Venetian damask wallpapered or Japanese style handpainted mural walls—the restaurant under new executive chef Matthew Dion serves an elevated Southern tavern menu. —Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

The red-brick Georgian manor still carries its original charm, with ornate cornices, Venetian windows, intricate plasterwork, and a striking half-barrel vaulted ceiling. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2025

Rumors between the two emerged right when they were spotted at the Venetian nuptials shortly after Bloom and Perry announced their breakup. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2025

Photos taken during the restoration work at that time provide a glimpse inside the residence, including its fireplaces, Venetian windows and detailed ceiling decorations. —Stephanie Petit, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing Venetian

• Venetian red

Rhymes for Venetian

• accretion
• completion
• concretion
• deletion
• depletion
• excretion
• repletion
• secretion
• carburetion
• grecian
• hypersecretion