Parisian

American  

[puh-rizh-uhn, -ree-zhuhn, -riz-ee-uhn] / pəˈrɪʒ ən, -ˈri ʒən, -ˈrɪz i ən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Paris, France.

Other Word Forms

• Parisianly adverb
• non-Parisian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Parisian

From the French word parisien, dating back to 1520–30. See Paris, -ian

Example Sentences

The impeccable, graceful waves of Joseph’s hair and beard conform to the aesthetic of Parisian court art.

From The Wall Street Journal

What we have, instead, is a Parisian pageant, energetically rearranging how some things looked in a few precious years between the catastrophes of the two world wars.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the dining room walls, eight Parisian artisans were flown in for months to achieve a Japanese-inspired lacquer finish.

From The Wall Street Journal

Online retailer Shein opened its first permanent boutique in a beloved Parisian department store in November, meant to be a crowning moment for the Chinese-founded company, now headquartered in Singapore.

From The Wall Street Journal

Puccini’s endearing Parisian bohemians reflected who we are, our issues and our weirdness.

From Los Angeles Times