item — a single thing or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a single thing or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪtəm/
Example Sentences
- I forgot to buy the most important item on my shopping list - toilet paper!
- This vintage lamp is my favorite item in the whole house.
- The first item on today's agenda is figuring out why the coffee machine is making strange noises.
item
NOUN[/ˈaɪtəm/]
a single thing or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set

💡 Concept
She crossed off the last item on her grocery list at the checkout.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈaɪtəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaɪtəm/
🌳Etymology
Rootitem
🎵Rhyme
systemwisdomphantom
system
wisdom
phantom
🔗Collocations
luxury item
item list
collect items
essential item
food item
purchase an item
clothing item
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I forgot to buy the most important item on my shopping list - toilet paper!”
“This vintage lamp is my favorite item in the whole house.”
😄 Fun example
“The first item on today's agenda is figuring out why the coffee machine is making strange noises.”
“Each item in this antique collection has an interesting story.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
objectthingarticlepieceproduct
Antonyms
wholeentiretytotality
Related
listinventorycollectiongoodsmerchandise
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