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

More zombie mayhem in ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ TV mysteries abound in ‘Bookish’ and ‘Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials,’ and a Renaissance masterpiece by Giovanni Bellini comes to America for the first time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 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

Tucci’s Bellini is Lawrence’s friend, an American who is being pushed as the most progressive candidate for the job.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

A flight alert was issued, but the International Vincenzo Bellini Airport in Catania is unaffected by the volcanic activity, according to Italy's Ansa news agency.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

“So—” said Mama Bellini, all her despair changing into anger.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden