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Definition of sword
sword
/sɔːrd/
sword
Plural:swords
sword Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
A weapon consisting of a long, straight or curved metal blade, typically sharp-edged and pointed, fixed to a hilt with a hand guard.
Example
"The museum displayed an exquisite collection of medieval armor and swords."
2
Military power, violence, or destruction, often used figuratively to represent war.
Example
"The nation ultimately chose to settle its historic disputes through diplomacy rather than by the sword."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'sweord', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'zwaard' and German 'Schwert'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sword. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sword