variants or less commonly No
plural Noh also No
: classic Japanese dance-drama having a heroic theme, a chorus, and highly stylized action, costuming, and scenery

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Four musicians are retiring from the CSO this year — including assistant principal trumpet Mark Ridenour, who was acting principal of that section between 2003 and 2005, and violinist Joyce Noh, who became the first Asian woman to join the orchestra when she was hired in 1979. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 Noh, Chama and Chan Laguna are often connected during the rainy season and, occasionally during flooding events, also connect to other rivers known to have armored catfish. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025 One example of such collaboration, according to Noh, is EV battery pack remanufacturer Poen. Cat Wang, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 This exhibition, on view May 1 through June 14, spans the artist’s career from the late ’50s to the early 2000s, focusing specifically on the Japanese dance-drama Noh as an influence on Yokoi’s practice. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025 Defense official John Noh declined to comment directly on the tariffs, prompting frustration from Democrats. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025 Items confiscated after troops tried to take the National Election Commission Source: Supreme Prosecutors Office, Republic of Korea Not everyone shared Mr. Noh’s enthusiasm. Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025 Show Business is written by Noh Hee-gyoung (Our Blues) and directed by Lee Yoon-jung (Coffee Prince). Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025 Sporting News optimistic about the trade for the Kings Stephen Noh noted LaVine’s cost is high, but he’s proven more deserving of his salary given the efficiency behind his scoring. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Japanese , literally, talent

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Noh was in 1871

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“Noh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Noh. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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