Meaning of the word "be an item" in English

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be an item

US /bi ən ˈaɪtəm/
UK /bi ən ˈaɪtəm/
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Idiom

to be in a romantic relationship

Example:
I heard Sarah and Tom are an item now.
They've been an item since high school.
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