Aussie

noun

Aus·​sie ˈȯ-sē How to pronounce Aussie (audio)
ˈä-sē,
 British and Australian usually  ˈȯ-zē
: a native or inhabitant of Australia

Examples of Aussie in a Sentence

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In 2025, there's been new entrants beyond the fast-food chains including Outback Steakhouse, whose limited time Aussie 3-Course Meal for $14.99 launched this week. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 The Survivors adds to Netflix’s growing slate of originals from down under, following successes last year including the third and final season of Heartbreak High and the Aussie western Territory. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025 For first-timers, Afar editor at large and longtime Australia fan Laura Redman suggests staying in Sydney and doing a circuit of Aussie landmarks, including the Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and the Opera House. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025 American Keys wins Aussie Open for first major title: Madison Keys from Orlando by way of Illinois won the Australian Open women’s singles title Saturday for her first Grand Slam victory three weeks shy of her 30th birthday. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Aussie 

Word History

Etymology

Australian + -ie

First Known Use

circa 1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aussie was circa 1910

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“Aussie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aussie. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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