Spaniard

noun

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

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While the Spaniard did crash during the race, the car’s system did play a role, team boss James Vowles said. Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 French fan favorite Gael Monfils, 38, continued to turn back the clock and battled more than two and a half hours to reach the fourth round with a 7-5, 5-7, 7-6 (7-1) victory over Spaniard Jaume Munar. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025 Nevertheless, the Spaniard drove his happiness in it throughout the facility, always with his signature celebratory cigar and at no greater speed than the hurried pace of an ordinary person. Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025 The 45-year-old Spaniard was aiming to finish in the top three to earn a place at the Open, which takes place at Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush in July, but ended up fourth on 16-under with the miss on the 18th hole. George Ramsay, CNN, 24 Mar. 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 Mar. 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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