Item
Noun
UK
/ˈaɪ.təm/
US
/ˈaɪ.təm/
Definition
A single thing or object in a group or list.
Example
"She bought one item."
"The store sells many items, including clothes, shoes, and bags."
"The box contains many items, including books and toys."
Explanation
An item is a single thing or object in a group or list. For example, this item is new. Items can be in a shopping list, a menu, a set of things, or news reports. As a verb (less common), to item can mean to mention something one by one, like The teacher itemed the tasks for the students. Items help us talk about or organise individual things clearly.