adj
Uncommon
Venetian
vih-NEE-shuhn
Venetian (adj) means relating to the city of Venice or its surrounding Veneto region in Italy. Example: “The palazzo is a fine example of Venetian architecture.”
adj
1
Relating to the city of Venice or its surrounding Veneto region in Italy.
"The palazzo is a fine example of Venetian architecture."
noun
1
A person from Venice.
"The old Venetian told us stories about the canals in his youth."
2
A type of window blind made of horizontal slats that can be tilted to control light.
"She closed the venetian blinds to block the afternoon sun."
How to use Venetian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Venice, or — lower-case — a slatted window blind named after the city.
Common pairings
venetian blinds
Venetian glass
Venetian canals
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Etymology
From Latin Venetianus, from Venetia (the lands of the ancient Veneti people, and later the name for Venice and its region).
Rhymes for Venetian
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What does “Venetian” mean?
The word “Venetian” means relating to the city of Venice or its surrounding Veneto region in Italy. In plain terms, relating to Venice, or — lower-case — a slatted window blind named after the city.
How do you pronounce “Venetian”?
“Venetian” is pronounced vih-NEE-shuhn (/vəˈniʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Venetian” in a sentence?
Here is “Venetian” used in a sentence: “The palazzo is a fine example of Venetian architecture.”
What part of speech is “Venetian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Venetian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Venetian” come from?
The word “Venetian” comes from Latin. From Latin Venetianus, from Venetia (the lands of the ancient Veneti people, and later the name for Venice and its region).
Is “Venetian” a common word?
“Venetian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Venetian” have?
“Venetian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the city of Venice or its surrounding Veneto region in Italy.
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