Irishman

American

[ahy-rish-muhn] / ˈaɪ rɪʃ mən /

noun

a man born in Ireland or of Irish ancestry.
a native or inhabitant of Ireland.

Irishman British

/ ˈaɪrɪʃmən /

noun

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

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noun

Irishmen

plural

Etymology

Origin of Irishman

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

Example Sentences

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The 40-year-old Northern Irishman is aiming to complete snooker's Triple Crown, having previously triumphed in the UK Championship and Masters.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Understandably thrilled with his ace - his second at Augusta - the 39-year-old Irishman said "we'll see what everyone is made of" in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of Masters Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The Irishman in me says, move on with your life.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

This stuff is less expensive than an NFL game, and a far safer bet than another pricey alien movie, or, heaven forbid, “The Irishman Part II.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

In the early 1880s, Irishman John T. Joyce was a thriving member of the Packingtown community.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

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