Asgard

noun

As·​gard ˈas-ˌgärd  ˈaz- 

: the home of the Norse gods

Examples of Asgard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These organisms were either in symbiotic association with, engulfed as food by, or parasites of other prokaryotic cells, presumably Asgard archaea—a group of archaea thought to be the closest prokaryotic relative of eukaryotes. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026

As expected, many of the other genes came from either the Asgard archaea or Alphaproteobacteria, consistent with the big-picture model of our origins. — ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026

The first film in the Thor series sees the god of thunder exiled from his fabled home of Asgard to earth where he is forced to learn humility. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Nemesis achieves a lot, introducing a dangerous new villain that even the mighty Asgard fear, while ramping up the tension for a suitably dramatic season finale. — Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse āsgarthr

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Asgard

• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard
• disbarred

Kids Definition

Asgard

noun

As·​gard ˈas-ˌgärd  ˈaz- 

: the home of the Norse gods