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

For those with a penchant for Fair Isle, Khaite’s iteration comes in soft neutrals while We Norwegian’s collaboration with Markarian offers a distinctly feminine take with a charming floral trim. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025

Those include a combination water slide and roller coaster and a Thai specialty restaurant, Sukhothai, which debuted on Norwegian Aqua in 2025. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025

Shelter Cluster, an international coalition of aid providers led by the Norwegian Refugee Council, sets the number lower. —Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025

On the other hand, Norwegian Cruise Line slipped nearly 2% after Goldman Sachs downgraded shares to neutral. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025

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
• harijan
• 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