Icelandic

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adjective

Ice·​lan·​dic īs-ˈlan-dik 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

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noun

: the North Germanic language of Iceland

Examples of Icelandic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The neighborhood/area The Icelandic Highlands are an incredibly special part of the country—uninhabited and covered with sprawling mountains and ancient volcanoes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026

Straus’ reputation from his success with Bayern also played a key role in signing Icelandic forward Sveindis Jonsdottir. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 June 2026

The Co-Productions Pitch Award was awarded to Icelandic music-industry drama GusGus, while Czech horror-comedy project Paralegal won the Writers Vision Pitch Award. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026

Skyr Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy product made from skim milk and thermophilic lactic acid bacteria cultures. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1674, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1710, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Icelandic

• Old Icelandic

Kids Definition

Icelandic

1 of 2 adjective

Ice·​lan·​dic ī-ˈslan-dik 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

2 of 2 noun

: the Germanic language of the Icelandic people