item

 
Pronunciation: /ˈʌɪtəm/

noun

  • an individual article or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set: the items on the agenda an item of clothing
  • a piece of news or information.
  • an entry in an account.

adverb

archaic
  • used to introduce each item in a list: item two statute books ... item two drums

Phrases

be an item

informal (of a couple) be involved in an established romantic or sexual relationship.

Origin:

late Middle English (as an adverb): from Latin, 'in like manner, also'. The noun sense arose (late 16th century) from the use of the adverb to introduce each statement in a list