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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Social supermarkets typically place an emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as frozen items which can be used to create a meal.
From BBC
Other spending, especially in the second quarter, simply resulted from Americans speeding up purchases of new cars and other big-ticket items before higher prices tied to U.S. tariffs kicked in.
From MarketWatch
Other spending, especially in the second quarter, simply resulted from Americans speeding up purchases of new cars and other big-ticket items before higher prices tied to U.S. tariffs kicked in.
From MarketWatch
The shift is lifting ThredUp, Savers Value Village and other thrift retailers, which usually see sales slow during the holidays and have been taking steps to reduce the stigma around used items.
Bonus points will go to items that can be used or styled in multiple ways or across multiple categories.
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