Spaniard

noun

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

Examples of Spaniard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 88th edition of the Masters, the first men’s major of the year and arguably golf’s most prestigious tournament, will see Spaniard Jon Rahm defend his green jacket. George Ramsay, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024 Bayern Munich was also reportedly interested in the Spaniard, but Alonso is staying put at his current club. Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 The Spaniard began the race second on the grid, behind pole-sitter Verstappen, and stuck close to the three-time world champion before easily overtaking him on the second lap to take the lead. Issy Ronald, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024 Jaidee, who had at least a share of the lead for the first 35 holes, followed his first-round 62 with a 2-under 69 to finish at 11-under, with Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez (68 Saturday) and Englishman Paul Broadhurst (70 Saturday) both at 9-under. Randy Youngman, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2024 Rahm had surged clear of Scheffler to win by five strokes ahead of Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson – both of whom are now the Spaniard’s fellow competitors in LIV Golf following his departure from the PGA Tour in December. Jack Bantock, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024 The team remains ever thankful to have Alonso in one of its driver seats, as the Spaniard gives it a chance at making the podium every single race. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 That leaves the 29-year-old Spaniard in search of a seat for next season. Michael Loré, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The 35-year-old Spaniard, who joined former FC Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami last summer, won a World Cup and nine La Liga titles by influencing the game quietly, away from the cameras. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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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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