Definition Synonyms
Definition of Italian - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
Italyrelated to Italy, its people, or language
- She loves Italian art and architecture.
Noun
1.
cuisinestyle of cuisine from Italy
- We had Italian for dinner.
2.
nationalityperson born in Italy or whose family comes from Italy
- My neighbor is an Italian.
3.
european speechlanguage spoken in Italy and parts of Switzerland
- She is fluent in Italian.
Expressions with Italian
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crusty bread baked in long loaves
We served Italian bread with olive oil.
oil and vinegar based salad dressing with herbs and spices
She topped her salad with Italian dressing for extra flavor..
sandwich made with Italian bread and various fillings
He ordered an Italian sandwich with salami and provolone at the deli..
pork sausage with fennel and anise flavor
I added Italian sausage to the pasta.
parsley with flat leaves often used in cooking
Italian parsley adds fresh flavor to salads.
showing signs of Italian style or culture
The restaurant serves Italian-influenced dishes.
type of vermouth from Italy, typically sweet and aromatic
He ordered an Italian vermouth on the rocks..
region in Europe occupied mostly by Italy
Rome is located on the Italian Peninsula.
period marking transition from medieval to modern world
The Italian Renaissance was a time of great innovation.
republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula
The Italian Republic has a diverse landscape and rich history.
type of tomato from Italy known for its rich flavor
She made sauce using fresh Italian tomatoes..
able to communicate in Italian
She is Italian-speaking and often travels to Rome.
made or done in a way typical of Italy
We had Italian-style pizza for dinner.
sonnet with abbaabba cdecde rhyme scheme
The poet preferred the Italian sonnet for its musicality.
shrub with glossy leaves and black berries
The Italian buckthorn grows well in Mediterranean climates.
one of the 20 administrative areas in Italy
Tuscany is a famous Italian region.
the Italian language before the 16th century
Old Italian was used in Dante's writings.
former basic unit of money in Italy
The Italian lira was replaced by the euro in 2002.
Origin of Italian
Latin, Italia (land of calves)
Terms with Italian included in their meaning
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general dish
baked Italian dish with toppings like cheese and tomato
italian cuisine
noodle form resembling a bow tie, also called farfalle
type
specific noodle shape commonly used in Italian cooking
type of sausage
large smoked sausage of Italian origin
italian food
tomato-based sauce with herbs and spices
cuisine
Italian sauce with ground meat and tomatoes
cuisine
Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, and pork
snack
hot Italian sandwich with grilled bread and various fillings
food
Italian dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese
coffee type
Italian coffee made with espresso and frothy milk
cuisine
Italian dish with pasta layers and various fillings
food
soft Italian cheese from cow's or buffalo's milk
cuisine
Italian sauce with basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese
Italian
fried ball of rice with a filling
Italian cuisine
dish of spaghetti pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce
Italian dish
pasta with a meat and tomato sauce
traditional sauce
Italian pasta sauce with guanciale, cheese, and egg yolks
Leonardo
Italian Renaissance artist and scientist
cuisine
flat Italian bread with olive oil and yeast
Italian sauce
Italian green sauce with parsley and anchovies
cuisine
pink Italian sauce with tomatoes, vodka, and cream
italian noodles
fine strands of pasta resembling thin spaghetti
italian vinegar
dark sweet vinegar from white grapes aged in wooden barrels
italian cooking
white kidney bean used in Italian cooking
Examples of Italian in a sentence
She wore an Italian dress to the gala. Italian is my favorite type of cuisine. They ordered Italian for the party. She married an Italian and moved to Rome. The chef is an Italian who loves to cook pasta. He decided to learn Italian for his trip.
Italian is offered as a course at the university.
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- French:italien, Italien, ...
- German:italienisch, italienische Küche, ...
- Italian:italiano, cibo italiano, ...
- Spanish:italiano, comida italiana, ...
- Portuguese:italiano, italiana, ...
- Chinese:意大利的, 意大利菜, ...
- Japanese:イタリアの, イタリア料理, ...
- Arabic:إيطالي, المَطْبَخ الإِيطالِي, ...
- Hebrew:אִיטַלְקִי, אוֹכֶל אִיטַלְקִי, ...
- Russian:итальянский, итальянская кухня, ...
- Ukrainian:італійський, італійська кухня, ...
- Hindi:इतालवी, इटालियन, ...
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