Noh

noun

ˈnō 

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

Examples of Noh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Back in 2019, Yong Joon Noh, a plastic surgeon at Banobagi that focuses on eyes and noses, told Allure that men make up between 30 and 40 percent of his patients. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 May 2026

As the imperial capital for over 1,000 years, the city was a magnet for wealth and culture, and that rich history remains alive today in traditions like kaiseki cuisine, Kyo-ware ceramics, Yuzen silk dyeing, sake brewing, and classical drama forms like Kabuki and Noh (a type of theatrical dance). — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

Wednesday also marked the company’s annual shareholders meeting, where Chief Executive Officer Kwak Noh-Jung reportedly said SK Hynix plans to secure more than 100 trillion won in net cash for long-term strategic investments. — Dylan Butts, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026

Samoan director Lemi Ponifasio brings his Star Returning, exploring the rituals and traditions of China’s Yi people, while Japanese director Satoshi Miyagi presents Mugen-Noh Othello — his company’s first appearance in Italy. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese nō, literally, talent

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Noh

• beau
• beaut
• beaux
• blow
• bro
• coe
• crow
• doe
• doh
• dough
• eau
• eaux