one thing on a list of things to buy, do, talk about, etc.

Can I pay for each item separately?

The price of many basic food items continues to rise.

household items such as brushes and bedclothes

A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking.

Are there any items of furniture you want to take with you?

The computer was my largest single item of expenditure.

This clock is a collector's item.

a single piece of news in a newspaper, on television, online, etc.

The following news item may be of interest to you.

I heard an item on the radio about women engineers.

I came across two items of disturbing news.

The Journal is packed with items of interest from cover to cover.

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