Synonyms of swords

swords

noun

plural of sword

as in blades

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

• blades
• steels
• sabers
• brands
• broadswords
• scimitars
• cutlasses
• rapiers
• smallswords

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swords

Samurai Spirits was known for allowing characters to use weapons, such as swords, or battle without them. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Again, another smash cut around Middle-earth reveals new flying and burrowing creatures, a shot of the Balrog (voiced by Simon Pegg) and more people armed with swords fighting for their lives. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

The Federal-style estate in the city’s South of Broad neighborhood is known for its wrought-iron gates, shaped like swords and crafted by Charleston ironworker Christopher Werner in the mid-19th century. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026

At the Palladium, James and her bandmate/husband Zachary took the stage in all-black leather, with thigh-high boots, swords, an inverted crucifix necklace and a giant silver Baphomet pendant. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

While Star Wars might be known for laser swords and space wizards, it's always been about weird little dudes doing even weirder things. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Chris Monroe, a bladesmith, started hand-carving wooden swords for his grandchildren in his garage, but word quickly spread among the kids in his neighborhood, per Aging Untold. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Fires burn, buildings tumble, swords fly about and people die. — Zachary Pincus-Roth, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

There were various life-size swords on display, such as the Zenithian sword and the Sword of Light from Dragon Quest XI. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026