: a musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa

Examples of oud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The incense used in the scent nods to a blacksmith’s fire with the use of vibrant wood, made up of cedar, guaiac, and oud wood representing a watchmaker’s bench that’s then topped off by amber accord. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024 Still, there’s a sprawling vibe to this ambitious collection, which is crammed with gospel choirs, 13th century Persian poetry, Femi Kuti, a Palestinian oud trio and an Alice Coltrane sample. Al Shipley, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2024 Leaning into woody, smoky scents like oud wood and grounding palo santo, the fragrance is both spicy and resinous. Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 The mini-bar is stocked with non-alcoholic drinks, like an alcohol-free lager, and room fresheners contain oud, another nod to local culture. Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oud 

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Word History

Etymology

Arabic ʽūd, literally, wood

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oud was in 1738

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“Oud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oud. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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