Taiwanese

adjective

Tai·​wan·​ese ˌtī-wə-ˈnēz 

-ˈnēs

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

Taiwanese noun

plural Taiwanese

Examples of Taiwanese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ma, a Chinese and Taiwanese American, grew up playing Taiwanese mah-jongg, and along with his father—the elder Tim Ma—began hosting weekly lessons at his restaurant. — Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026

While 86% of Taiwanese Californians and 80% of Indian Californians have a bachelor’s degree, only about a quarter of Hmong and Laotian Californians can say the same, per data drawn from a 2023 federal survey. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026

While China had been the main growth engine for Asian wealth for years, Korea and Taiwan are now leading Asian wealth creation, as the Korean stock market surged 76% last year and semiconductor stocks powered Taiwanese markets higher. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 4 June 2026

Descendants of Taiwanese immigrants who moved over during the Japanese colonial era can be found on these islands in particular. — Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

The menu consists of six or so cocktails for parties of up to six guests, served over a two-hour period with light appetizers and accompaniments like Taiwanese chicken nuggets topped with caviar. — Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Taiwanese

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese