Sicilian

adjective

Si·​cil·​ian sə-ˈsil-yən 

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

Sicilian noun

plural Sicilians

Examples of Sicilian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Sicilian scenes were shot around the Castle of Santa Caterina; the siren sequence was set on Lipari. — Valentina Colosimo, Vanity Fair, 14 July 2026

Sculpt is launching Thursday with an event at a Sicilian marble quarry, with GHD eager to emphasize the tool’s creative power. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

InStyle rounds up 12 European grocery summer nail ideas, from juicy olives and Sicilian lemons to tinned sardines and pasta. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 July 2026

At present, Garcia is making Neopolitan, New York, Detroit, New Haven, Chicago tavern, Chicago deep dish and Sicilian pizzas. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Sicilian

• chilian