item

noun
UK: /ˈaɪtəm/
US: /ˈaɪtəm/

  1. A single thing in a set or on a list.

    1. I bought one item at the store today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The next item on the agenda is the budget review, which requires careful attention. [ ] [ ]

  2. A separate article or unit, especially in a collection or list.

    1. This item is on sale, so it is cheaper. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each item in the exhibit was carefully chosen to represent a specific era. [ ] [ ]

  3. A piece of news or information.

    1. Did you see the news item about the flood? [ ] [ ]
    2. A brief news item reported the discovery of ancient artifacts in the region. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

point detail component unit article object element piece thing
item transitive-verb

  1. To make a list of things.

    1. Let's item the things we need for the trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The auditor will item all discrepancies found during the financial review. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "item" in English means: A single thing in a set or on a list., A separate article or unit, especially in a collection or list., A piece of news or information..

The phonetic transcription of "item" is /ˈaɪtəm/ in British English and /ˈaɪtəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "item": point, detail, component, unit, article, object, element, piece, thing.

Example usage of "item": "I bought one item at the store today.". More examples on the page.