Definition of item
: and in addition : also
—used to introduce each article in a list or enumeration
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Origin and Etymology of item
Middle English, from Latin, from ita thus
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearDefinition of item
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: a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series : article
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: an object of attention, concern, or interest
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: a separate piece of news or information
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: a couple in a romantic or sexual relationship
Examples of item in a Sentence
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 of item from the Web
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Assess each individual item in this room carefully.
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First lady Melania Trump reported receiving between $100,000 and $1 million in royalties from Getty Images, an item that wasn’t on previous forms.
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The Personal History of David Copperfield, which is set to star Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton and Hugh Laurie and is a hot item in Cannes, will mark the first time that Film4 has collaborated with the director.
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Marzo said water was the item given out the most, however.
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An item to choose the vendor for a district solar photovoltaic project was tabled.
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Cooking gas and fuel, which are delivered to Gaza through Kerem Shalom on a daily basis, are the first and most essential items likely to be affected.
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Salomons said the need for household items in the Hartford area is great.
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Cooking gas and fuel, which are delivered to Gaza through Kerem Shalom on a daily basis, are the first and most essential items likely to be affected.
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First Known Use of item
1561
Synonym Discussion of item
item, detail, particular mean one of the distinct parts of a whole. item applies to each thing specified separately in a list or in a group of things that might be listed or enumerated.
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- every item on the list
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- leave the details to others
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- a description that included few particulars
Definition of item
Recent Examples of item from the Web
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Hampton did not know what items Eastland was suspected of taking from the store.
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Explore the unique, and one of a kind items up for bid in our extravagant silent auction.
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For the first time ever, a Waffle House location in Georgia is adding a new, adults only item to their menu — beer.
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Figuring out via algorithms what items to offer shoppers has bedeviled retailers for years.
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Teachers have rallied behind the family, donating clothes, a winter coat, and whatever items their student may need.
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Item one: The U.S. Senate, after conducting its business behind closed doors, burped up a healthcare reform package that is likely to throw millions of people off the health insurance rolls.
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Tax increases, marijuana legalization, and investment in health care, education, and environmental protection are all potential agenda items a Democratic legislature might take up—and a Democratic governor might approve.
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Theft, Multiple Addresses: Complainants on Parkside Drive, Harbor Court and Treeside Lane reported on May 26 that cars had been entered overnight and items stolen.
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First Known Use of item
1601
ITEM Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of item for English Language Learners
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: an individual thing : a separate part or thing
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: a separate piece of news or information
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: two people who are in a romantic or sexual relationship
ITEM Defined for Kids
noun
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Definition of item for Students
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: a single thing in a list, account, or series
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: a brief piece of news
Law Dictionary
noun
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legal Definition of item
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: a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series
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: a financial instrument (as a check or draft)
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