Irishman
noun
a man born in Ireland or of Irish ancestry.
Irishmen
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pluralof Irishman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Opposition to World War I, and attempts to draft Irishmen into the British army, fueled the Irish revolution, leading to the country’s independence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
After all, since 1776, millions of Irishmen and women and their descendants have helped make America great through their labors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
One cold July evening, with snow falling outside, half a dozen Irishmen walked into the Katoomba lodge, nostalgic for a traditional winter Christmas.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2025
The Church of Ireland crypts are also the resting place of Barristers Henry and John Sheares, two brothers who were leaders of the United Irishmen during the 1798 Rebellion.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2025
“I want a party, like them Irishmen have.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
