Tuscan

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noun

Tus·​can ˈtə-skən How to pronounce Tuscan (audio)
1
: a native or inhabitant of Tuscany
2
a
: the Italian language as spoken in Tuscany
b
: the standard literary dialect of Italian

Tuscan

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adjective

1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Tuscany, the Tuscans, or Tuscan
2
: of or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture that is of Roman origin and plain in style

Examples of Tuscan in a Sentence

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Noun
Isole e Olena has 103 acres of vines located at 1150 to 1640 feet above sea level, but grapes from less than one quarter of those are destined for this Super Tuscan bottling. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 On the Tuscan Coast, Bolgheri's vineyards sit on a mix of alluvial and marine sediments. Jessica Dupuy, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Adjective
Where Felice does play its Tuscan hand is in the excellent wine list with all the best labels and quite a few unfamiliar ones, with seven whites and eight reds by the glass. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 This geographic shift placed the handbag production in the hands of distinguished Tuscan artisans whose expertise in leather-making aligns with the brand’s uncompromising quality standards. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Tuscan

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English Toscayne, ultimately from Medieval Latin Tuscanus Tuscan, Etruscan, from Latin Tusci Etruscans

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Tuscan was circa 1509

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“Tuscan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tuscan. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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