Tuscan

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noun

Tus·​can ˈtə-skən 

1

: a native or inhabitant of Tuscany

2

a

: the Italian language as spoken in Tuscany

b

: the standard literary dialect of Italian

Tuscan

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adjective

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Tuscany, the Tuscans, or Tuscan

2

: of or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture that is of Roman origin and plain in style

Examples of Tuscan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This is like the dark, demented, twisted little sister of Under The Tuscan Sun. —Karin Slaughter, People.com, 29 July 2025

Shrimp scampi and Tuscan cacciucco, a seafood stew, are highlights at Allora Wine Bar. —Melanie Haiken, Outside Online, 23 July 2025

Adjective

Chow down on some light, crunchy fish and chips or Tuscan seafood stew, rounded off with a glass of North Coast wine and stone-fruit cobbler. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025

Its design takes influence from the Old World architecture of Mexican and Tuscan villas. —Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English Toscayne, ultimately from Medieval Latin Tuscanus Tuscan, Etruscan, from Latin Tusci Etruscans

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for Tuscan

• buskin
• etruscan