Norwegian

noun

Nor·​we·​gian nȯr-ˈwē-jən 

1

a

: a native or inhabitant of Norway

b

: a person of Norwegian descent

2

: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people

Norwegian adjective

Examples of Norwegian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This last bit is handled by Norwegian CO2 transport firm Northern Lights, which stores its cargo in a reservoir 8,530 ft (2,600 m) beneath the seabed. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

And while Nike landed Norwegian and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in 2023, the brand also lost Spain and Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal, who departed for Adidas a year later. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The Norwegian struck in the 60th minute at Old Trafford to seal a 1-0 win for 10-man Manchester City over fierce rival Manchester United in the Premier League. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Norwegian understood this in 2010 by creating its lounge for solo travelers. — Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Norwegia Norway

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing Norwegian

• Norwegian elkhound

Rhymes for Norwegian

• collegian
• subregion
• legion
• region

Kids Definition

Norwegian

noun

Nor·​we·​gian nȯr-ˈwē-jən 

1

: a person born or living in Norway

2

: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people

Norwegian adjective