Austrian

adjective

Aus·​tri·​an ˈȯ-strē-ən 

ˈä-

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

Austrian noun

plural Austrians

Examples of Austrian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Austrian fans during this match were badly outnumbered, but props to their people for creative attire. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

This beloved sweet was first introduced in the late 1890s by an Austrian immigrant, Leo Hirschfeld, and named Tootsie after his daughter’s nickname. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

During stoppage time in the second half, Messi added to his record, scoring his fifth goal of the tournament, to lead Argentina to a 2-0 win against a limited Austrian side. — David Hickey, NBC news, 23 June 2026

In January 2019 Haaland joined Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026

The above truth is utterly lost on modern members of the Austrian and monetarist schools. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

The retreat, Isola Santa Cristina, was previously owned by the late Austrian entrepreneur Gernot Langes-Swarovski, the luxury real estate firm said in a statement shared with CNN on Wednesday. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 June 2026

This disturbing Austrian film follows a murderer who gets released from a psychiatric hospital and immediately carries out his long-gestating desire — a desperate desire — to kill again. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Austrian

• Austrian pine