noun

noun
 

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\ ˈnau̇n  \

Definition of noun
: any member of a class of words that typically can be combined with determiners
(see DETERMINER SENSE B) to serve as the subject of a verb, can be interpreted as
singular or plural, can be replaced with a pronoun, and refer to an entity, quality, state,
action, or concept

examples of noun in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the WebThe word later came to be used as
a noun  with a variety of meanings, such as vital information or juicy
gossip.— Ben Zimmer, WSJ, 28 July 2022Failure is a noun  that limits people to
false ideas of final outcomes. — Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 5 July 2022In
short, the noun  has traditionally borne little relation to the sibling
adjective enormous.