item
word
/ˈaɪtəm/
Y-duhm
/ˈaɪtəm/
Y-tuhm
Definition
An item is one thing in a group, list, set, or collection. It can also mean a product, object, or a single piece of news or information.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in shopping, lists, menus, tests, and news: 'a list item', 'an item on the menu', 'test items', 'a news item'. It is slightly more general and neutral than 'product' or 'object'. In everyday speech, 'thing' is often more natural when you do not need precision.
Spanish: artículo - elemento - objetoPortuguese (BR): item - artigo - item de listaPortuguese (PT): item - artigo - elementoChinese (Simplified): 项目 - 物品 - 条目Chinese (Traditional): 項目 - 物品 - 條目Hindi: वस्तु - सामान - मदArabic: عنصر - غرض - بندBengali: আইটেম - বস্তু - উপাদানRussian: пункт - предмет - позицияJapanese: 項目 - アイテムVietnamese: mục - món - vậtKorean: 항목 - 아이템Turkish: madde - öğeUrdu: آئٹم - چیز - شےIndonesian: item - barang - butir
Example Sentences
Please read the first item on the list.
basic
This item is on sale today.
basic
I packed every item in my bag.
basic
One item in the report doesn’t look right to me.
natural
That last item on the menu sounds amazing.
natural
They ended the broadcast with a funny item about a local dog.
natural