Spaniard

noun

Span·​iard ˈspan-yərd How to pronounce Spaniard (audio)
: a native or inhabitant of Spain

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Spaniards come north in the summer to cool off. — Kendra Atleework, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2026 Ten holes and seven birdies later, Fitzpatrick led by one shot as the Spaniard faded badly. — ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026 This overwhelming pain led the young Spaniard to request euthanasia in 2024. — Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 No manager has won the competition more times than the Spaniard, who has lifted the famous trophy no fewer than four times over the course of his career. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Spaniard

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Spaignard, from Middle French Espaignard, from Espaigne Spain, from Latin Hispania

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Spaniard was in the 15th century

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Spaniard

noun
Span·​iard ˈspan-yərd How to pronounce Spaniard (audio)
: a person born or living in Spain
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