: a musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa
Examples of oud in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe 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
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'oud.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Share