fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē 

: the quality or state of being fluent

Examples of fluency in a Sentence

She speaks with great fluency.

Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language to earn a degree.

a dancer known for her fluency and grace

He plays the piano with speed and fluency.

Recent Examples on the Web

Older people may experience a mental boost by tending to their grandchildren, with one study showing higher scores on memory and verbal fluency tests in grandparents who provided care. — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

The potential benefit may come less from achieving fluency than from the process of learning itself. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Rather than a big leap in fluency, however, the test results reflect the Arizona Department of Education lowering the grade needed to pass. — Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2026

Build Your Financial And Business Fluency Develop fluency in financial metrics and business outcomes. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fluency

• truancy

Kids Definition

fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē 

: the quality or state of being fluent