item

[ noun verb ahy-tuhm; adverb ahy-tem ]

noun

1. a separate article or particular:

   50 items on the list.

   Synonyms: entry, heading, thing

2. a separate piece of information or news, as a short piece in a newspaper or broadcast.
3. Slang. something suitable for a news paragraph or as a topic of gossip, especially something that is sensational or scandalous:

   The bandleader and the new female singer are an item.

4. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter I.
5. an admonition or warning.
6. Older Use. an intimation or hint.

adverb

1. also; likewise (used especially to introduce each article or statement in a list or series).

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

1. to set down or enter as an item, or by or in items.
2. to make a note of.

item

noun

1. a thing or unit, esp included in a list or collection
2. accounting an entry in an account
3. a piece of information, detail, or note

   a news item

4. informal.
   two people having a romantic or sexual relationship

verb

1. tr an archaic word for itemize

adverb

1. likewise; also

Other Words From

• sub·item noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of item¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English: “likewise” (adverb), “the same” (noun), from Latin: “likewise”

Word History and Origins

Origin of item¹

C14 (adv) from Latin: in like manner

Example Sentences

The second item on his to-do list involves continuing negotiations with the city of L.A., which will have to provide traffic control, garbage collection and other services at venues.

From Los Angeles Times

Practically every item is just mouth-watering.

From Salon

Is there a standout menu item for you across all of your restaurants?

From Salon

Every great chef I've worked with has had their own unique duck dish, which has always been a standout menu item at those restaurants.

From Salon

Another item that caught my attention was the Dhokla Aero.

From Salon

Related Words

• component
• element
• feature
• information
• piece
• thing