Spaniard

noun

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

Examples of Spaniard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 21-year-old Spaniard took just 51 percent of their points in the third-round encounter, a 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 victory. Sally Jenkins, Washington Post, 6 July 2024 Tiafoe won the first set, breaking Alcaraz at 5-5 when the Spaniard was unable to cope with one of his deep returns, before holding his own serve to seal his lead. Issy Ronald, CNN, 6 July 2024 Pogačar has a massively strong team, and two of his teammates—Brit Adam Yates and Spaniard Juan Ayuso—can climb very well. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024 The Spaniard’s tee shot found the front of the green but, like so many shots that day, rolled off. Danny Funt, Washington Post, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Spaniard 

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spaniard. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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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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