irish

adjective
UK: /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
US: /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

  1. Relating to Ireland, its people, or the Irish language.

    1. He loves Irish music very much. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Irish government is working on a new economic plan for the country. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hibernian gaelic
irish noun

  1. The people of Ireland or the Irish language.

    1. The Irish are known for their storytelling. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is learning Irish in school to connect with her heritage. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "irish" is /ˈaɪrɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈaɪrɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irish": hibernian, gaelic.

Example usage of "irish": "He loves Irish music very much.". More examples on the page.