: and in addition : also
—used to introduce each article in a list or enumeration
itemed; iteming; items
Synonyms
Examples of item in a Sentence
Noun
There are several items for sale.
I need to buy a few household items like soap.
He always orders the most expensive item on the menu.
There are a lot of items on our agenda tonight, so let's start the meeting.
I saw an item in today's paper about the mayor's campaign plans.
Recent Examples on the Web
Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
In response, the company gradually raised the price on the shrimp item from $20 to $22 and now $25.
—Marley Jay, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2023
If her absences continue, the City Council could potentially see delays with projects or items that require 4 out of 5 votes to pass.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2023
However, aside from the Easter Eggs (and Rosé, which has since sold out on dozens of retailers since Antonoff’s post), commenters were much more interested in the gorgeous kitchenware items pictured behind her.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023
Eating in New York City How did a signature item at the Red Hook Lobster Pound, a lobster roll and fries, come to cost $32?
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
Pack Designed to track luggage and everyday items such as wallets and keys, this smart gadget can always tell you where your stuff is.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
These types of looks are easy to recreate with items in your own closet with simple pieces like wide-leg trousers, sweater dresses, turtlenecks, and accessories like scarves, fuzzy bags, balaclavas.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 29 Nov. 2023
There’s also a drawer and a closed compartment with an adjustable shelf to stash additional items, like your favorite placemats, linen napkins, and other dining essentials.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
Sarah Madaus, SELF, 29 Nov. 2021
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Noun
Zurich’s ascent was fueled by elevated prices for household items and recreational activities.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
In response, the company gradually raised the price on the shrimp item from $20 to $22 and now $25.
—Marley Jay, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2023
If her absences continue, the City Council could potentially see delays with projects or items that require 4 out of 5 votes to pass.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2023
However, aside from the Easter Eggs (and Rosé, which has since sold out on dozens of retailers since Antonoff’s post), commenters were much more interested in the gorgeous kitchenware items pictured behind her.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023
Eating in New York City How did a signature item at the Red Hook Lobster Pound, a lobster roll and fries, come to cost $32?
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
Pack Designed to track luggage and everyday items such as wallets and keys, this smart gadget can always tell you where your stuff is.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
These types of looks are easy to recreate with items in your own closet with simple pieces like wide-leg trousers, sweater dresses, turtlenecks, and accessories like scarves, fuzzy bags, balaclavas.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 29 Nov. 2023
There’s also a drawer and a closed compartment with an adjustable shelf to stash additional items, like your favorite placemats, linen napkins, and other dining essentials.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
Verb
Member credits can be redeemed for any two-piece outfit or item up to $80, online or in store.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 29 Nov. 2021
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/item. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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Kids Definition
item
nounˈīt-əm
1
: a separate part in a list, account, or series
2
: a brief piece of news or an article reporting it
Legal Definition
item
noun1
: a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series
2
: a financial instrument (as a check or draft)
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