Milanese

adjective

Mil·​a·​nese ˌmi-lə-ˈnēz 

-ˈnēs

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Milan, Italy or its inhabitants

Milanese noun

plural Milanese

Examples of Milanese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Milan may not have the fairytale beauty of some other Italian cities, and nor does The Carlton at first glance, but this is a hotel rooted in quintessential Milanese style. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

For the occasion, Robbie left modern-Brontë method dressing garb at home in favor of some sciura style (For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026

L’Artisan Parfumeur is continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations at Milan Design Week through a tie-up with eclectic antique dealer Antoine Billore, who is taking over a Milanese apartment to present his first collection of hybrid furniture derived from upcycled pieces. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Milanese

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese