Parisian

[puh-rizh-uhn, -ree-zhuhn, -riz-ee-uhn]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Paris, France.

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• Parisianly adverb
• non-Parisian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parisian¹

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

Example Sentences

His classic “The Painter of Modern Life,” advocating for upending art’s sclerotic monotony, appeared in three profoundly influential installments of the Parisian newspaper Le Figaro.

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Ms. Ypi tells us that the two had been close enough for her grandfather to once offer to settle the penniless Hoxha’s debts with his Parisian landlady.

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The ice is still hot, as they might say in the Parisian underworld.

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Completed in 1850, this Parisian library was revolutionary for its use of iron to create soaring and magnificent vaults in a space that is dedicated to reading and is open to the public.

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The gold satin skirt was wrapped and layered like a flaky golden pastry from a Parisian bakery.

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