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

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

Sam Rivers, who served as the bassist of and provided backing vocals for nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48, the group announced on social media. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025

The earnestness and sincerity that characterized so much music from the late ’90s were overtaken by the sneering rage of nu metal. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025

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