Norwegian

noun

Nor·​we·​gian nȯr-ˈwē-jən 

1

a

: a native or inhabitant of Norway

b

: a person of Norwegian descent

2

: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people

Norwegian adjective

Examples of Norwegian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Programs with upgrade opportunities include: Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Society Norwegian’s Latitudes Rewards MSC’s Voyagers Club. —Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025

Parades of schoolchildren march through downtown districts, brass bands fill the air with music, and locals don ornate national dress to celebrate the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

Solskjaer’s squad needed reinforcements who could help build on the Norwegian’s solid foundations. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025

The putter is heating up for the Norwegian, which will help him at this golf course. —Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Norwegia Norway

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing Norwegian

• Norwegian elkhound

Rhymes for Norwegian

• collegian
• harijan
• subregion
• legion
• region

Kids Definition

Norwegian

noun

Nor·​we·​gian nȯr-ˈwē-jən 

1

: a person born or living in Norway

2

: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people

Norwegian adjective