Lebanese

adjective

Leb·​a·​nese ˌle-bə-ˈnēz 

-ˈnēs

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Lebanon or its people

Lebanese noun

plural Lebanese

Examples of Lebanese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lebanon’s Hezbollah was severely weakened by an Israeli invasion into southern Lebanese villages, and the fall of Iran’s ally in Syria, Bashar al-Assad, has forced Iranian groups to concede strategic territory. — Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

The program is led by the work of Lebanese artist Dala Nasser, selected by curator Nabil Abdel Nabi as the inaugural recipient of the Frieze Abu Dhabi Artist Award. — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2026

Gatica borrowed the symbology from Lebanese poet and artist Etel Adnan, whose paintings employ the simple lines of a sun, the sea, and mountains but whose poetry is deeply engaged with political violence in the Middle East. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The Lebanese designer was inspired by the concept of a heroine for troubled times. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Lebanese

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese