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Definition of sword

sword

/sɔːrd/
sword
Plural:swords
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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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• Rhymes for sword

• Nearby Words

swoony
swoop
swoosh
sword
sword bean
swordfish
swordless

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sword
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