3 Meanings: - 1. an individual thing: a seperate part or thing-EXAMPLES-There are several items for sale.-an item of clothing.-He always buys the most expensive item on the menu.- 2. A seperate piece of news or information - EXAMPLE - I saw an item in today's newspaper about the mayor's campaign plans. - 3. Two people who are in a romantic relationship - EXAMPLE - They were rumored to be an item.