Bellini

American  

[buh-lee-nee, bel-lee-nee] / bəˈli ni, bɛlˈli ni /

noun

1. Gentile 1427?–1507, Venetian painter (son of Jacopo): teacher of Giorgione and Titian.

2. Giovanni 1430?–1516, Venetian painter (son of Jacopo).

3. Jacopo 1400?–70, Venetian painter.

4. Vincenzo 1801?–35, Italian composer of opera.

5. (lowercase) a cocktail made with sparkling wine and peach purée.

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Bellini British  

/ belˈlini /

noun

1. Giovanni (dʒoˈvanni). ?1430–1516, Italian painter of the Venetian school, noted for his altarpieces, landscapes, and Madonnas. His father Jacopo (?1400–70) and his brother Gentile (?1429–1507) were also painters

2. Vincenzo (vinˈtʃɛntso). 1801–35, Italian composer of operas, esp La Sonnambula (1831) and Norma (1831)

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Example Sentences

Whether we are captured by the subject or by what Bellini has done, close attention is richly rewarded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The paragon of false humility, Bellini reminds everyone he really doesn’t want to be named pope . . . even as he passionately campaigns for the job.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024

There’s a lot of in-fighting and manipulation, with several cardinals vying for the position, including Stanley Tucci’s Cardinal Bellini, Sergio Castellitto’s Cardinal Tedesco and John Lithgow’s Cardinal Tremblay.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

Mr Cundy and Ms Przystal performed their salsa to Samba de Janeiro by Bellini, but eventually found themselves in the dance-off with Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2023

After the concert Mama and Papa Bellini had to go off for the evening.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden