Words
/wɜːdz/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Words
noun
- The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
- Something like such a unit of language:
- The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .
- Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.
- A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).
"mum's the word"
verb
noun
- Angry debate or conversation; argument.
"After she found out the truth, she had words with him, to tell him how she felt."
- Lines in a script for a performance.
"You better get your words memorised before rehearsal next Saturday."
- Lyrics.
"The composer set the words to music."
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