neapolitans

[US]/ˌniə'pɔlitən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. of or relating to the city of Naples
n. a person from Naples

Phrases & Collocations

neapolitan ice cream

Example Sentences

Neapolitan ice cream is a popular dessert with layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors.

She ordered a slice of Neapolitan pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large and powerful dog breed known for its protective nature.

Neapolitan cuisine is famous for its use of fresh seafood, tomatoes, and olive oil.

The Neapolitan language is a Romance language spoken in Naples and the surrounding region.

Neapolitan songs are traditional folk songs from Naples, often accompanied by mandolin music.

Neapolitan coffee is a strong and rich espresso typically served in small cups.

The Neapolitan Riviera is a beautiful coastal area in southern Italy known for its picturesque towns and beaches.

Neapolitan opera is a genre of opera that originated in Naples in the 18th century.

The Neapolitan tarantella is a lively and rhythmic folk dance from Southern Italy.

Real-world Examples

Neapolitan pizza has a thin crust. The edge of the crust, when baked, grows larger.

Source: VOA Special December 2017 Collection

Perhaps the most famous kind of Neapolitan pizza is called the Margherita.

Source: VOA Special December 2017 Collection

UNESCO considers Neapolitan pizza making, or " Pizzaiuolo, " an " intangible cultural heritage" of Italy.

Source: VOA Special June 2022 Collection

The Neapolitan fisherman asleep in the afternoon sun was approached by a well to-do businessman from another city.

Source: Reciting for the King Volume 3 (All 60 Lessons)

Hot dogs were originally German, pizza Neapolitan, bagels Polish-but now they are all American, and like America, infinitely varied.

Source: Soren course audio

The kind of pizza that Briatore was criticizing is called the Neapolitan Margherita.

Source: VOA Special June 2022 Collection

For us Neapolitan to go without pizza for this long is almost impossible, says Guliano.

Source: CNN Listening Collection July 2020

Amidst this chaos, the cardinals elected the Neapolitan Archbishop of Bari to become Pope Urban VI.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

Now Neapolitan can be reunited with their beloved pizza which local lore insists was invented here.

Source: CNN Listening Collection July 2020

" Fortunately, " remarked the Piedmontese, " Neapolitan vehemence is peculiar to Naples" .

Source: The Gadfly (Original Version)

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