Spaniard

noun

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

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It’s already happened to some extent given that Federer’s last match was in the 2022 Laver Cup at the London O2 arena where the Swiss and Spaniard played together and broke down together. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Spain is to soccer what Picasso, a Spaniard, was to painting, and de la Torre’s game-tying goal early in the second half would’ve impressed fans of Spain’s La Liga. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 The Spaniard had to come from behind to defeat Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 in Sunday’s final, securing his sixth Masters 1000 victory and first since Indian Wells last year. George Ramsay, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025 Neither Alcaraz nor Zverev had been able to make a serious dent in his lead until now, but the Spaniard will still be 2,210 points behind Sinner when the rankings update April 14. James Hansen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 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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