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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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
This summer’s big trip to Greece, for example, was preceded by a two-day escape to Venice, Italy, so the kids could get a quick taste of the tiramisu and squid ink pasta, as well as gape at the stunning canals and Venetian masks.
—Navdeep Singh Dhillon, Parents, 29 July 2025
The 500-square-foot shop resembles a 1950s Venetian beach cabana, with a tented ceiling, and offers vintage J.McLaughlin designs, limited-edition summer styles and a pretty even balance of men’s and women’s items, whereas generally J.McLaughlin stores feel more focused on women’s.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
In our current era of go-for-Baroque luxury defined by Mar-a-Lago face, recreational space travel, and Venetian weddings, one question captures the mood: How big is your yacht?
—Alexander Lobrano, Air Mail, 26 July 2025
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Adjective
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
This summer’s big trip to Greece, for example, was preceded by a two-day escape to Venice, Italy, so the kids could get a quick taste of the tiramisu and squid ink pasta, as well as gape at the stunning canals and Venetian masks.
—Navdeep Singh Dhillon, Parents, 29 July 2025
The 500-square-foot shop resembles a 1950s Venetian beach cabana, with a tented ceiling, and offers vintage J.McLaughlin designs, limited-edition summer styles and a pretty even balance of men’s and women’s items, whereas generally J.McLaughlin stores feel more focused on women’s.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
In our current era of go-for-Baroque luxury defined by Mar-a-Lago face, recreational space travel, and Venetian weddings, one question captures the mood: How big is your yacht?
—Alexander Lobrano, Air Mail, 26 July 2025
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“Venetian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venetian. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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