adjective

Milanese

Milanese (adjective) means belonging to, or characteristic of, the city of Milan in northern Italy. Example: “The restaurant specialises in Milanese cooking, heavy on butter and saffron.”

adjective

Belonging to, or characteristic of, the city of Milan in northern Italy.

"The restaurant specialises in Milanese cooking, heavy on butter and saffron."

"She wore a sharp, Milanese-style suit to the interview."

noun

Someone born in or associated with Milan.

"As a Milanese, he took the local football rivalry very seriously."

(cooking) A dish, especially a cutlet, that is breaded and fried in the Milanese style.

"We ordered the veal Milanese with a squeeze of lemon."

How to use Milanese

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to Milan — the city, its people, or its style of cooking (famously breaded, fried cutlets).

Common pairings

veal Milanese Milanese style Milanese cuisine

Word forms

Milanese plural, Milaneses plural, Milaneses plural

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Etymology

From Italian milanese ("of Milan"), built from the city name Milano plus the adjective-forming suffix -ese, the same pattern seen in "Japanese" or "Chinese".

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for Milanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Milanese” mean?

The word “Milanese” means belonging to, or characteristic of, the city of Milan in northern Italy. In plain terms, relating to Milan — the city, its people, or its style of cooking (famously breaded, fried cutlets).

How do you use “Milanese” in a sentence?

Here is “Milanese” used in a sentence: “The restaurant specialises in Milanese cooking, heavy on butter and saffron.”

What part of speech is “Milanese”?

Depending on how it is used, “Milanese” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “Milanese” come from?

The word “Milanese” comes from Italian. From Italian milanese ("of Milan"), built from the city name Milano plus the adjective-forming suffix -ese, the same pattern seen in "Japanese" or "Chinese".

How many meanings does “Milanese” have?

“Milanese” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: belonging to, or characteristic of, the city of Milan in northern Italy.

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