marchese

[mahr-key-zey, mahr-ke-ze]

noun

plural

marchesi 

1. an Italian nobleman, equivalent in rank to a marquis.

marchese

/ marˈkeːze /

noun

1. (in Italy) a nobleman ranking below a prince and above a count; marquis

Word History and Origins

Origin of marchese¹

From Italian, dating back to 1510–20; marquis

Example Sentences

In 2023, Wenner was booted from the Rock Hall’s board after an interview with the New York Times’ David Marchese about his book “The Masters.”

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Marchese asked why Wenner interviewed only white men in the book, and Wenner suggested that women and Black artists — including Joni Mitchell and Marvin Gaye — weren’t sufficiently articulate.

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I don’t know that Marchese was trying to play gotcha, but I think that’s how Jann answered the question on that day.

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David Marchese asked Gaga about the feeling of contentment evident on her fantastic new album “Mayhem,” and whether that feeling has resulted in any doubt, given the pervasive idea that great art is born from suffering.

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Together with the ambassador they decided to approach their mutual friend, chef Francesco Marchese.

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