Spaniard

noun

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

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But the Spaniard began to struggle physically as the match wore on, with the scorching Australian sun seemingly draining the energy out of him. Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026 But at 4-4 in that set, the 22-year-old Spaniard winced after stretching for a volley. Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026 One of the most experienced of all the climbers, a Spaniard named Sergi Mingote, falls to his death. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026 Fellow Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal was the team captain, while the team wore splashes of navy blue and white on the final day to pay tribute. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Spaniard

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 4 Feb. 2026.

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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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