Definitions

1. noun

a Native American people originally inhabiting the region around Oneida Lake in central New York.

“The Oneida tribe played a significant role in the early history of New York.”

2. proper noun

a type of silverware, especially a flatware set made by the Oneida Ltd. company.

“She bought a set of Oneida stainless steel dinner plates for her new kitchen.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Oneida people or their culture.

“The Oneida language is an Iroquoian language and is still spoken by some members of the Oneida tribe today.”