Ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən 
ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən
plural venetians
1
Venetian
a(1)
: a native or inhabitant of Venice
(2)
: a person of Venetian descent
b
: the Italian dialect of Venice
2
or venetian cloth
a
: a fine worsted fabric used especially for suits, coats, or dresses and made in twill or satin weave with a napped or clear surface and a lustrous finish
b
: a lustrous sateen used especially for linings
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Examples of Venetian in a Sentence
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Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 3 May 2024
The director noted that the piece’s relocation would create more space in the Salle des États, returning coherence to its collection of Venetian works, some of which are often obscured by selfie sticks.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024
In the way of his forebears, Mr. Gibson uses beads sourced from all over the world, including vintage beads from Japan and China, and glass beads from the Venetian island of Murano.
—Colleen Barry, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Apr. 2024
Among the resulting pieces are interesting stylistic and cultural mash-ups like the Chinese designer Jie Wu’s wild, squiggly vessels, which feature Chinese and Sicilian good-luck motifs and are coated in classical Venetian enamel.
—Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
By Hannah Elliott | Bloomberg Few mechanics post photos of themselves on Venetian canals, brag about buying $30,000 artworks or frequent the George V Hotel in Paris and Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Herringbone wood floors and Venetian plaster ceilings lead the way into the open-concept living room and kitchen.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Naturally, all finishes and furnishings are bespoke and top-of-the-line, with Venetian plaster ceilings overlooking glossy Brazilian herringbone wood floors.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The resulting pattern mimics the quatrefoil floral motif in Venetian architecture, particularly in the Doges Palace.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Adjective
But last night in the West Village, they were feted at a dinner hosted by Venetian slipper-maker Vibi Venezia and Markaian in honor of their collaboration—a collection of whimsical slippers and dresses adorned with floral patterns.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 3 May 2024
The director noted that the piece’s relocation would create more space in the Salle des États, returning coherence to its collection of Venetian works, some of which are often obscured by selfie sticks.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024
In the way of his forebears, Mr. Gibson uses beads sourced from all over the world, including vintage beads from Japan and China, and glass beads from the Venetian island of Murano.
—Colleen Barry, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Apr. 2024
Among the resulting pieces are interesting stylistic and cultural mash-ups like the Chinese designer Jie Wu’s wild, squiggly vessels, which feature Chinese and Sicilian good-luck motifs and are coated in classical Venetian enamel.
—Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
By Hannah Elliott | Bloomberg Few mechanics post photos of themselves on Venetian canals, brag about buying $30,000 artworks or frequent the George V Hotel in Paris and Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Herringbone wood floors and Venetian plaster ceilings lead the way into the open-concept living room and kitchen.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Naturally, all finishes and furnishings are bespoke and top-of-the-line, with Venetian plaster ceilings overlooking glossy Brazilian herringbone wood floors.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
The resulting pattern mimics the quatrefoil floral motif in Venetian architecture, particularly in the Doges Palace.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Venetian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venetian. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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