nun

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈnən 

: a woman belonging to a religious order

especially : one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

nunlike

ˈnən-ˌlīk 

adjective

nun

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈnu̇n 

: the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table

Examples of nun in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

With nowhere else to turn, Lois accepts the help of Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond), a nun and journalist who — despite witnessing the pits of humanity — still believes in people’s capacity for good. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, a nun who works as a school aide has to leave the country when her visa expires in a couple of weeks, said Olga Rojas, the archdiocese’s senior counsel for immigration. —Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024

In the minute-long trailer released on Thursday (Aug. 15), Niecy Nash-Betts’ character, Detective Lois Tryon, is heard narrating a series of terrifying images, including crime scenes, haunts, nuns, evil entities and more. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2024

Not sure where to begin, Lois accepts the assistance of Sister Megan (Michaela Diamond), a nun and reporter for the Catholic Guardian. —Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English nunne, from Late Latin nonna

Noun (2)

Hebrew nūn

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1567, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

nun

noun

ˈnən

: a woman belonging to a religious order

especially : one living under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience