Ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən 
ve·ne·tian
və-ˈnē-shən
plural venetians
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Venetian
a(1)
: a native or inhabitant of Venice
(2)
: a person of Venetian descent
b
: the Italian dialect of Venice
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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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Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The Bayfront And Barge By the water, a giant ornamental stone barge juts into Biscayne Bay, designed to resemble a Venetian boat and double as a breakwater.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Repower/Nauta Design View gallery - 6 images A collaboration between a marine design studio, an Italian shipyard and a Swiss energy titan has unveiled the first fully electric Venetian water taxi, which should be a breath of fresh air to local marine tourism and beyond.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
The garden opened late last year following a multi-year renovation of the gardens, church, and greenhouse
The renovation was organized by the city's Venice Gardens Foundation, a non-profit focused on the preservation of Venetian culture, architecture, and gardens.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
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Jeanette Winterson, The Passion Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this lyrical novel follows a French soldier who cooks for Napoleon and a Venetian woman who steals hearts—sometimes literally.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The Bayfront And Barge By the water, a giant ornamental stone barge juts into Biscayne Bay, designed to resemble a Venetian boat and double as a breakwater.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Repower/Nauta Design View gallery - 6 images A collaboration between a marine design studio, an Italian shipyard and a Swiss energy titan has unveiled the first fully electric Venetian water taxi, which should be a breath of fresh air to local marine tourism and beyond.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
The garden opened late last year following a multi-year renovation of the gardens, church, and greenhouse
The renovation was organized by the city's Venice Gardens Foundation, a non-profit focused on the preservation of Venetian culture, architecture, and gardens.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
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“Venetian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venetian. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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