Illustration of sword
- 1 pommel
- 2 hilt
- 3 guard
- 4 blade
often attributive
1
: a weapon (such as a cutlass or rapier) with a long blade for cutting or thrusting that is often used as a symbol of honor or authority
2
a
: an agency or instrument of destruction or combat
b
: the use of force
the pen is mightier than the sword—
E. G. Bulwer-Lytton
E. G. Bulwer-Lytton3
: coercive power
4
: something that resembles a sword
Examples of sword in a Sentence
once upon a time dueling with swords was the gentlemanly way to settle a point of honor
Recent Examples on the Web
Think about it: in children's and YA fiction, mice talk and fight with swords, little girls have big red dogs as best friends, witches and wizards fly on brooms, and young people overthrow corrupt and unjust governments through grit and wit and a belief in themselves and each other.
—Dr. Sayantani Dasgupta, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
In 1997, a now-iconic photoshoot featuring Fiona Apple captured by Joe McNally shows the indie pop artist riding the subway in a medieval knight suit and sword.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Crafted from plastic, it’s been painted in a metallic finish and adorned with jewel embellishments to mimic the hilts of the swords that have been melted together.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
When main characters have enough plot armor to survive massive falls, swords to the gut and the might of every Dark Wizard thrown at them, stakes become meaningless.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Dr. Sayantani Dasgupta, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
In 1997, a now-iconic photoshoot featuring Fiona Apple captured by Joe McNally shows the indie pop artist riding the subway in a medieval knight suit and sword.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Crafted from plastic, it’s been painted in a metallic finish and adorned with jewel embellishments to mimic the hilts of the swords that have been melted together.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
When main characters have enough plot armor to survive massive falls, swords to the gut and the might of every Dark Wizard thrown at them, stakes become meaningless.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sword
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“Sword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sword. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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