Irishman

[ahy-rish-muhn]

noun

plural

Irishmen 

1. a man born in Ireland or of Irish ancestry.

2. a native or inhabitant of Ireland.

Irishman

/ ˈaɪrɪʃmən /

noun

1. a male native, citizen, or inhabitant of Ireland or a male descendant of someone Irish

Word History and Origins

Origin of Irishman¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; Irish, -man

Example Sentences

Ahead of the UK government's annual budget on Wednesday set to feature tax rises, the 44-year-old Irishman and millions of Britons are hoping for cost-of-living respite, including from cheaper electricity and gas costs.

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The 36-year-old Northern Irishman is right, but "a little weird" is something of an understatement with so much still to be resolved.

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And the Northern Irishman has ended the season by clinching a seventh Race to Dubai title, his fourth in succession.

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"Benn was controlled with his attacks. He wasn't putting in too much energy," added the Northern Irishman.

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Celtic's attack has been freed up under the Northern Irishman, with 11 goals scored in those games.

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