: and in addition : also
—used to introduce each article in a list or enumeration
itemed; iteming; items
Synonyms
Examples of item in a Sentence
Noun
There are several items for sale.
I need to buy a few household items like soap.
He always orders the most expensive item on the menu.
There are a lot of items on our agenda tonight, so let's start the meeting.
I saw an item in today's paper about the mayor's campaign plans.
Recent Examples on the Web
Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
The chicken nuggets and Churro Chillers are the latest items to join the restaurant’s menu.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2024
When the brick is removed, there is an opening left in the wall that could have been used to store personal items out of sight of the other workers or their superiors.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
Within 30 seconds, the dog has alerted on the first item with the scent of TNT.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2024
According to Brous, this limited time item will once again be available in the store’s bakery department starting in July 2024 through September 2024.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
More expensive gas and higher prices for restaurant meals, health care and auto repairs and insurance, among other items, have kept the overall pace of price increases elevated.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
Right now there are low-key deals to be found on high-quality items like Le Creuset cookware, Kiehl’s skin care, and more.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Sarah Madaus, SELF, 29 Nov. 2021
Noun
The pair then began using counterfeit postage to ship items by U.S. Mail in 2020.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
The chicken nuggets and Churro Chillers are the latest items to join the restaurant’s menu.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2024
When the brick is removed, there is an opening left in the wall that could have been used to store personal items out of sight of the other workers or their superiors.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
Within 30 seconds, the dog has alerted on the first item with the scent of TNT.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2024
According to Brous, this limited time item will once again be available in the store’s bakery department starting in July 2024 through September 2024.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
More expensive gas and higher prices for restaurant meals, health care and auto repairs and insurance, among other items, have kept the overall pace of price increases elevated.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
Right now there are low-key deals to be found on high-quality items like Le Creuset cookware, Kiehl’s skin care, and more.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Verb
Member credits can be redeemed for any two-piece outfit or item up to $80, online or in store.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 29 Nov. 2021
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“Item.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/item. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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item
noun1
: a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series
2
: a financial instrument (as a check or draft)
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