Synonyms of sword

sword

noun

ˈsȯrd 

as in blade

a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point

once upon a time dueling with swords was the gentlemanly way to settle a point of honor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blade
• steel
• saber
• broadsword
• brand
• scimitar
• rapier
• cutlass
• smallsword

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sword

The name Arthur has given princely vibes since the 6th century, when King Arthur pulled his legendary sword from the stone. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

When drawing, De Kooning loved to use liner and sword brushes, which are favored by sign painters. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

Sporting blue and blue-violet, sword-like flowers, Siberian irises are also reliably drought-resistant. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026

Hinman refused to help Manson and his followers relocate to the desert, according to records obtained by the Los Angeles Times, so Davis held him at gunpoint while Manson slashed him across the face with a sword. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026