Phrases
the N-word
or less commonly the n-word
—used euphemistically to refer to the word nigger
A suburban Philadelphia school expelled "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" from its curriculum over the book's overuse of the N-word.—
David K. Li
David K. LiExamples of N-word in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The section in question contained a number of historical articles about the school — one of which was a piece from 1940 about a school carnival that contained the N-word.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 June 2025
The murals honor Black history and feature several Black heroes, including Jackie Robinson, whose mural was among those defaced with the N-word and a Nazi swastika.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
In the clips obtained by TMZ, she is heard saying the N-word several times while discussing past relationships.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 6 June 2025
In clips obtained by TMZ, she is reportedly heard saying the N-word multiple times.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for N-word
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 8 June 2025
The murals honor Black history and feature several Black heroes, including Jackie Robinson, whose mural was among those defaced with the N-word and a Nazi swastika.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
In the clips obtained by TMZ, she is heard saying the N-word several times while discussing past relationships.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 6 June 2025
In clips obtained by TMZ, she is reportedly heard saying the N-word multiple times.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for N-word
Cite this Entry
“N-word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/N-word. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share