swear word

noun

variants or less commonly swearword

ˈswer-ˌwərd 

: a profane or obscene oath or word

Synonyms

• curse
• swear
• expletive
• language
• profanity
• epithet
• vulgarism

Examples of swear word in a Sentence

this is a list of swearwords that are not permitted on this radio program

Recent Examples on the Web

Rodriguez’s defense attorneys asked the jury for one day in jail and a dollar fine for each use of a swear word. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025

While Hornets fans were not as gruff as New York Knicks or Boston Celtics supporters, Charlotte pro basketball fans were among the leaders who posted a specific swear word. —Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025

Listeners would certainly expect the song to use a swear word, based on the title. —Tom Roland, Billboard, 9 May 2025

Saturday Night Live has had to hit the bleep button on hosts and even cast members before, but the most recent episode took it one step further when the entire audience was censored for yelling out a swear word. —Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for swear word

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred

Kids Definition

swearword

noun

swear·​word ˈswa(ə)r-ˌwərd 

ˈswe(ə)r-

: a bad or vulgar word