Spaniard

noun

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

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The Dutchman has replaced Xabi Alonso as head coach after the Spaniard’s departure this summer for the Real Madrid job, which was followed by the loss of three key players. Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 12 July 2025 The pop of a Champagne cork could be heard in the stands just before the start, and the Spaniard burst out of the gate, taking 10 of the initial 12 points, including a break for a 1-0 lead. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 There were two more medical incidents in the crowd, but the Spaniard kept up the sunny disposition when play restarted to take the opener with a 100 per cent success rates on first serve points. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Sinner is 4-8 in his career against Alcaraz and has lost his last five matches against the Spaniard. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spaniard. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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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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