nu

1 of 2

noun

ˈnü 

ˈnyü

: the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table

NU

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

name unknown

2

Nunavut

Examples of nu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Adidas‘ playbook already had nu-metal in it through a series of Korn collections that began in 2023, and a new band partner will add heavy metal to the mix. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Now much of their thinking has infiltrated nu-conservatism, and the rest of us have been forced to learn about Braden Peters, better known as Clavicular—the king of the looksmaxxing sphere. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

On Harmony, their sophomore album, the duo gleefully throws dubstep, nu-metal, and trap in a blender with the lid off, letting their influences splatter the walls and drawing out their initials. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

Meanwhile, the nu-ring is dirtier, with 10 to 15% of its composition made from carbon-rich organic compounds of the type typically found in the cold environs of the outer solar system. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Greek ny, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew nūn nun

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nu

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

nu

noun

ˈn(y)ü 

: the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet

—Ν or ν