Spaniard

noun

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

Examples of Spaniard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Ten holes and seven birdies later, Fitzpatrick led by one shot as the Spaniard faded badly. ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026 Sinner and Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz have separated themselves as the players to beat and their rivalry is one of the best in the game now. Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 This overwhelming pain led the young Spaniard to request euthanasia in 2024. Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 Now, in 1764, three of the four Bourbon thrones were occupied by Spaniards, all direct descendants of Louis XIV: Carlos III in Madrid; his son Ferdinando in Naples; and his nephew, also called Ferdinando, in the Duchy of Parma in northern Italy. Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Spaniard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spaniard. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

Spaniard

noun
Span·​iard ˈspan-yərd How to pronounce Spaniard (audio)
: a person born or living in Spain
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster