How to Use Egyptian in a Sentence

Egyptian

1 of 2 adjective
  • Apophis is the Greek name for the Egyptian god known as Apep.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Like bringing an Egyptian-style heavy drum that was just small enough to fit on a school bus.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 23 June 2026
  • Two Egyptian men learned from friends that their uncles were missing.
    — Kareem Fahim, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Bessara, an Egyptian fava bean spread, is revamped with frozen edamame.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Kop anointed him in song as their Egyptian King.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
  • The video then cuts to a clip of the TLC star dressed as an Egyptian queen.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The style dates back to Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Roman times.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 July 2023
  • He and his wife were charged with accepting bribes on behalf of Egyptian businesses.
    — Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 3 May 2024
  • Apophis is the Greek name for Apep, the ancient Egyptian god of evil and destruction.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
  • It was taken over by an Egyptian group in 2023 for £120million.
    — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Turkish and Egyptian kebabs are another version of the same idea.
    — John Mariani, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • This sheet set is made with an Egyptian cotton/Tencel modal blend that’s soft, stretchy and moisture-wicking.
    — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • The walls of ancient Egyptian homes captured solar heat during the day and released it during cool desert nights.
    — Shira Rubin, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
  • There are some upsides to the Egyptian government’s firm grip on the electric grid, Mansour said.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The latest way to soak it all in in style is Viking’s new 82-passenger ship, , named for the Egyptian sun god.
    — Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The king-size beds are dressed with Egyptian cotton linens that wick away moisture in the night and a mountain of pillows in different shapes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Today was a bit of a celebration for Salah, also known as the Egyptian King.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
  • Egyptian officials shared one photo of the site, showing the mudbrick ruins of the settlement.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Plus, unlike Egyptian cotton or linen sheets, there’s a cooling factor to keep hot sleepers comfortable all night long.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
  • El-Sisi supporters were seen waving the Egyptian flag and wearing caps bearing his picture.
    — Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2023
  • But a mummy entombed in an Egyptian necropolis takes that sentiment to the extreme.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
  • About 10% of world trade flows through the canal, a major source of foreign currency for the Egyptian government.
    — Samy Magdy, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2023
  • The Egyptian foreign ministry said the diplomats affirmed that negotiations are the best way to end the war.
    — ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Made from 100% Egyptian cotton, the sheets have a dense, lightweight feel and scored high marks during our various tests.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
  • There was also a mother-of-pearl bracelet and ancient Nubian and Egyptian pottery, according to the study.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Sometimes a deep cavity close to a tooth’s nerve can be sealed off, a little like an Egyptian tomb, in an approach called selective caries removal.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
  • In March, the Egyptian star had negotiated to end his contract a year early and depart as a free transfer.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
  • An Art Deco scarf like the Egyptian assuit ones beloved by Eisner could liven up an all-black outfit.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Those looking for a duvet that doesn’t pull too hard on the purse strings will find a good option with this insert from the Egyptian Bedding Store.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Anything made with Supima, Turkish, or Egyptian cotton.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026

Egyptian

2 of 2 noun
  • Netflix owns the Paris Theater and the Egyptian Theatre.
    — Jaden Thompson, Variety, 2023-11-12
  • The swelling, swooning strings of Greenwood’s score should be particularly lush at this week’s screening at the Egyptian.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 2023-12-29
  • Most of the foreign nationals are Russian, Ukrainian and Egyptian.
    — NBC News, 2023-11-11
  • As a young person growing up Egyptian in Minnesota, there was not really a sense of hope or urgency to do anything.
    — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
  • There was interest in Salah last summer with Al-Ittihad suitors of the Egyptian.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 2024-02-23
  • And, be on the lookout for the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, which should open sometime in 2023.
    — Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 2023-04-29
  • There's virtually no representation of- of an Ancient Egyptian that has unlined eyes.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2023-12-07
  • The site may have been an extension of the ancient city of Canopus, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.
    — Roisín Savage, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in a press release in late July.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Variations of watermelon salads are often served as a meze across the Mediterranean (in Egyptian, Greek, and Palestinian recipes alike).
    — Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 2023-10-31
  • Other antiquated languages, like ancient Egyptian, were deciphered with a multilingual key: the Rosetta stone.
    — Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Discover Magazine, 2023-04-10
  • Hollywood’s regal red carpet is the rare symbol of ageless glamour — despite being born in 1922, for a premiere at the Egyptian Theatre.
    — Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2024-03-07
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum, located in Giza, is already planning to use the new preservation technique to protect ancient papyri.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 2024-03-04
  • The flat-roofed Steel residence is a rare example of the Egyptian Revival style and the only extant example of the style in Oceanside, according to a city report.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2023-08-07
  • Nine people were on board: four Ukrainian crew members, two Kenyan nurses and an Egyptian working for a contractor who provides emergency medical evaluations.
    — Katharine Houreld, Washington Post, 2024-01-12
  • Government lawyers, however, argue Soliman, an Egyptian who came to the United States a decade ago seeking asylum, is a security risk and should be sent back to his home country.
    — Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Wadi Halfa, which normally has a population of few tens of thousands, is also flooded by huge crowds of Sudanese men, women and children who do have their passports but must apply for visas at the Egyptian Consulate in the town to cross the border.
    — Samy Magdy, ajc, 2023-06-16
  • This includes opening the Grand Egyptian Museum and upgrading local infrastructure – efforts aimed at boosting Egypt’s tourism industry to help the country’s beleaguered economy.
    — Bradford Betz, Fox News, 2024-01-31
  • The Egyptian had extended his remarkable record of scoring in opening-round fixtures with Liverpool’s fourth goal in stoppage time, becoming the first player in Premier League history to score 10 goals in the first gameweek.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The aptly named Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which will be home to the largest, most complex trove of ancient treasures and artifacts in the world, is set to be revealed to the public on November 1.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Via email, the chief of the Egyptian Antiquities Service’s foreign missions informed the Dutch archaeological team that they were no longer allowed to excavate at the site, which the museum has been doing on an annual basis for the past 50 years.
    — Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 2023-06-15
  • The latest proposal developed by Egypt and Qatar contains only slight modifications to an earlier one advanced by the United States and accepted by Israel, according to Egyptian and Hamas officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive talks.
    — Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The Murat Theater is the venue’s largest room with a capacity of 2,675, followed by the Egyptian Room with 2,000 at standing-room-only or 900 seated and the Deluxe for 200-400 attendees.
    — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
  • There’s the Afro-Asiatic family of languages spoken in northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of Western Asia, including Egyptian and Somali, plus Semitic languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, and Aramaic.
    — Martha Barnette august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The installation reimagines this tradition with 200 ancient amulets from across time and all corners of the globe, that can be seen in museums worldwide, representing Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Viking, Islamic, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Celtic, Greco-Roman, and Pre-Columbian traditions.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

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