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

Carnival's larger ships include attractions such as a roller coaster at sea, while Norwegian offers amenities including water parks, go-kart racing and virtual-reality gaming. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

For wellness and gym access, the hotel has partnered with Spyre, a beautiful collective built in the former Norwegian Seaman’s Church a few blocks away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Johannson is the third Scandanavian rookie to score his first career goal this season for Detroit, joining fellow Swede William Wallinder and Norwegian Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

On Thursday, the independent Gjedrem Committee submitted the review's findings to the Norwegian Ministry of Finance. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Oct. 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