Uruguayan

adjective

Uru·​guay·​an ˌu̇r-ə-ˈgwī-ən 

ˌyu̇r-;

ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈgwā-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Uruguay or its people

Uruguayan noun

plural Uruguayans

Examples of Uruguayan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Uruguay's efforts finally yield fruit as Maximiliano Araújo fires home in the 80th minute from close range on the left after Al-Owais made an initial save of a Uruguayan header but left the ball alive in the box. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026

Going into the game, Uruguayan fans were feeling confident that their team would become the first South American team to win a game in this World Cup after Paraguay lost to the United States, Brazil tied Morocco, and Ecuador lost to the Ivory Coast. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026

Most of the match was played in Saudi Arabia’s half of the field during the second half, as the Uruguayan attackers peppered Saudi Arabia’s defense with shots. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026

As kickoff approaches, South Florida's Uruguayan community is preparing for a day filled with cheers, family gatherings, national pride and hopes that their beloved team can begin its World Cup journey with a victory. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 12 June 2026

Amen Candles, a Paris based maison founded by Uruguayan artist Rodrigo Garcia Alvarez, presented their handmade candles made in Grasse. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026

Uruguay’s players were each gifted a house by the government for winning, while in Buenos Aires, there were riots, a storming of the Uruguayan consulate and a woman was stoned for waving a Uruguayan flag. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Designed by Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott and opened in 2010, Playa Vik was conceived as the coastal counterpart to Extrancia Vik, a horse ranch concept up in the hills north of José Ignacio. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Argentina’s wear sky blue and white, Uruguayan fans wear light blue. — Michelle Kaufman may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above