SINCE 1828
item
noun
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Definition of item
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item
adverb
\ ˈī-ˌtem
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Definition of item (Entry 2 of 3)
: and in addition : also
—used to introduce each article in a list or enumeration
item
verb
\ ˈī-təm
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itemed;
iteming;
items
Definition of item (Entry 3 of 3)
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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: Noun
Each lost or donated item is one less link to the past. — Aram Mrjoian, Longreads, "Bearing the Weight of My Grandfathers’ Old Clothes," 15 June 2019 This item first appeared in the Capital Journal newsletter. — Vivian Salama, WSJ, "Trump Likes His White House Not Too ‘Wild West’ or ‘Militaristic,’ Official Says," 12 June 2019 The system has evolved over the years, and today includes data-mining capabilities that let suppliers predict what items will be in high demand. — Matthew Boyle, Fortune, "China Tariff Watch: Walmart Sets Price-Increase Strategy With Supplier-Cost Tool," 12 June 2019 The items are apparently still part of Hailey's daily wardrobe as Justin has shared a new 'gram showing her wearing Drew House from head-to-toe. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "Hailey Bieber Wore an Entire Outfit From Justin Bieber’s Drew House Collection," 12 June 2019 The system has evolved over the years and today includes data-mining capabilities that let suppliers predict what items will be in high demand. — Matthew Boyle, BostonGlobe.com, "Walmart adjusts to Trump’s tariffs through a price-changing tool," 12 June 2019 Some labels will say how long the item was aged for; others may not. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "These Are the Cheeses That Have the Lowest Levels of Lactose," 11 June 2019 The most expensive item is lamb shoulder glazed with capers at $55. — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, "Former San Francisco fine dining chef opens Mägo, a neighborhood bistro in Oakland," 10 June 2019 Here are the Private Selection items subject to recall: Frozen Triple Berry Medley, 48-ounce packages (UPC 0001111079120 ) and 07-07-20 best by date. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Kroger recalling this product because of hepatitis A contamination," 10 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The patio has its own menu, with essentials like brats and hot dogs but also items like a memorable pork sausage made with makrut lime and chile and topped with mango relish. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Dining patios proliferate around Milwaukee; a look at some new ones for 2018," 10 July 2018 Some of the most popular Prime Now items ordered in Houston include avocados, strawberries and bananas. — Fernando Alfonso Iii, Houston Chronicle, "Amazon will now deliver beer and wine almost immediately in Houston," 20 June 2018 But in the case of taxing textiles and denim (Levi’s specifically), which aren’t even items the United States counts among its top exports, what's the point? — refinery29.com, "Why Is The European Union Going After Our Jeans?," 1 June 2018 Hampton did not know what items Eastland was suspected of taking from the store. — Nashelly Chavez, sacbee, "Shoplifting suspect dies after brawl with Carmichael grocery store security | The Sacramento Bee," 14 May 2018 Explore the unique, and one of a kind items up for bid in our extravagant silent auction. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "Witamy - Welcome! A Texas-sized Polish party is slated for this weekend," 1 May 2018 For the first time ever, a Waffle House location in Georgia is adding a new, adults only item to their menu — beer. — Nicole Darrah, Fox News, "Waffle House sells beer for first time at Georgia baseball stadium," 19 Apr. 2018 Figuring out via algorithms what items to offer shoppers has bedeviled retailers for years. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, "Macy's Ramps Up Tech Push With Virtual Reality and Personalized Online Shopping," 19 Mar. 2018 Teachers have rallied behind the family, donating clothes, a winter coat, and whatever items their student may need. — Helen Ubiñas, Philly.com, "A young girl reminds us that #NotEverythingIsAwful | Helen Ubiñas," 8 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'item.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for item
item
noun
English Language Learners Definition of item
: an individual thing : a separate part or thing
: a separate piece of news or information
informal
: two people who are in a romantic or sexual relationship
See the full definition for item in the English Language Learners Dictionary
item
noun
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Kids Definition of item
1
: a single thing in a list, account, or series
2
: a brief piece of news
item
noun
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Legal Definition of item
1
: a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series
2
: a financial instrument (as a check or draft)
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