item
Americannoun
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a separate article or particular.
50 items on the list.
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a separate piece of information or news, as a short piece in a newspaper or broadcast.
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Slang. something suitable for a news paragraph or as a topic of gossip, especially something that is sensational or scandalous.
The bandleader and the new female singer are an item.
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a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter I.
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an admonition or warning.
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Older Use. an intimation or hint.
adverb
verb (used with object)
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to set down or enter as an item, or by or in items.
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to make a note of.
noun
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a thing or unit, esp included in a list or collection
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accounting an entry in an account
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a piece of information, detail, or note
a news item
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informal two people having a romantic or sexual relationship
verb
adverb
Other Word Forms
- subitem noun
Etymology
Origin of item
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English: “likewise” (adverb), “the same” (noun), from Latin: “likewise”
Example Sentences
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"Conversely, when brides were familiar with the story of the dress, like with a hand-me-down, they were far more positive about it and treated it more like treasure than a cursed item."
From BBC
She testified that she dropped him off near the Spohr’s home and later saw him discard items from his backpack after they crossed the Nevada state line.
From Los Angeles Times
Justin Matthews, Hansons' regional director for Kent and Sussex, said the "unique item" had given him "goosebumps" when he first saw it.
From BBC
Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod's fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company -- and country -- is renowned.
From Barron's
The Los Angeles Board of Education was scheduled to meet Thursday afternoon and the sole agenda item was “Public Employment: General Superintendent of Schools.”
From Los Angeles Times
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