nother

adjective

noth·​er ˈnə-t͟hər How to pronounce nother (audio)
variants or 'nother
: other
used especially in the phrase a whole nother
used chiefly in speech or informal prose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This is at a whole nother level that your son isn’t even close to competing with,’ quote-unquote. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2018 The Sarah Connor Chronicles, pointing to a potential ‘nother rabbit hole, a site counting down 1191 days, and a world map of nuclear strike targets, along with a tally of the human and cyborg populations. Jenna Wortham, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2008

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Word History

Etymology

alteration (from misdivision of another) of other, adjective

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nother was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Nother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nother. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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