Turkish

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adjective

Turk·​ish ˈtər-kish How to pronounce Turkish (audio)
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish
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Turkish

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noun

: the Turkic language of the Republic of Turkey

Examples of Turkish in a Sentence

Adjective He is from Ankara, the Turkish capital.
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Adjective
The outdoor pool is set against the Bosphorus with lounge chairs facing directly onto the waterway, which feels more like an escape to the Turkish Riviera than a city hotel. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 The now 27-year-old joined Turkish side Besiktas, again on loan, at the start of this month — a transfer which will become permanent if certain conditions are met. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Noun
Instead of beating the crap out of everyone, Turkish uses his wits to survive, and Statham's wry narration brings us along on the wild ride. Elliott Smith, EW.com, 26 July 2025 Officials in California have identified a passenger who died on a Turkish Airlines flight to the United States earlier this month. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Turkish

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Turkish was in the 14th century

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“Turkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Turkish. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

Turkish

1 of 2 adjective
Turk·​ish ˈtər-kish How to pronounce Turkish (audio)
: of or relating to Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish

Turkish

2 of 2 noun
: the language of the Turks
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