Irishman

American  

[ahy-rish-muhn] / ˈaɪ rɪʃ mən /

noun

plural

Irishmen

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

2. a native or inhabitant of Ireland.

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Irishman British  

/ ˈaɪrɪʃmən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Irishman

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

Example Sentences

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

The Northern Irishman had slipped off the top of the pile on Friday following a disastrous second round in which he landed in the water four times.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

"It's not as if they made any huge signings this year, is it?" the Northern Irishman told The Daily Telegraph, external.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

An Irishman by birth, the forty-year-old Shackleton was a showman with a hunger for polar glory.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong