Spaniard

noun

Span·​iard ˈspan-yərd 

: a native or inhabitant of Spain

Examples of Spaniard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Spaniard is a tall, playmaking guard with major feel and a knockdown jumper who thrives within team concepts. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

The club’s talks with Arbeloa have covered a range of topics including the Spaniard’s backroom staff and first-team squad planning. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Suárez’s former teammate Olivia Miles is taking the WNBA by storm, which comes as no shock to the Spaniard. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026

The Spaniard needs to think about the overall set-up of his team. — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026

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

Rhymes for Spaniard

• lanyard

Kids Definition

Spaniard

noun

Span·​iard ˈspan-yərd 

: a person born or living in Spain