Spaniard

noun

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

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Unai Emery’s side, who finished sixth last term, face the Spaniard’s former club Arsenal on December 6 and again on December 30. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 18 June 2025 The Spaniard produced some classic drop shots and touch, mixed in with transition rust after a clay-court swing that finished with that epic win over Jannik Sinner in Paris. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 The Spaniard momentarily held the lead during the final round of the PGA Championship in May and was in contention after the first round at the U.S. Open on Thursday. Troy Finnegan‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 The Spaniard and the American each rocked a Rolex watch during the award ceremonies at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France, yesterday, Hodinkee reported. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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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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