Synonyms of node

node

noun

ˈnōd 

as in nodule

a small rounded mass of swollen tissue

the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nodule
• swelling
• lump
• bump
• tumor
• bruise
• knot
• growth
• wart
• welt
• blister
• blob
• knob
• chunk
• clump
• hunch
• contusion
• hump
• boil
• nub
• clod
• gob
• nugget
• wad
• hunk
• nubble
• gobbet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of node

In order to meet surging customer demand, TSMC is aggressively optimizing its leading-edge capacities, including a fast conversion of its 5-nanometer capacity to the advanced 3-nanometer node to support customers, Huang said. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 19 July 2026

When taking cuttings for propagation, Gifford recommends selecting a healthy, non-flowering stem and cutting it just below a node. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026

As the stems creep along the ground, roots form at the nodes. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 July 2026

To fix this, cut the plant back by a third to a more compact size, cutting stems at an angle just above a leaf node to encourage side branching that leads to fuller growth. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026