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
The photograph features His Majesty wearing his Field Marshal No1 Full Ceremonial Frock Coat with medals, sword and decorations.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 29 June 2024
The portrait of The King, issued during the 80th anniversary year of D-Day, was taken by photographer Hugo Burnand and features His Majesty wearing his Field Marshal No1 Full Ceremonial Frock Coat with medals, sword and decorations.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
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Even if Biden decides to fall on his sword, there’s little change on the horizon, Gabbard said.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 28 June 2024
Sure, there are crowns and pretty ballgowns and cool sword fights and castles; as ever, the plot hinges on noble conspiracies and threats of beheading.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2024
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Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 29 June 2024
The portrait of The King, issued during the 80th anniversary year of D-Day, was taken by photographer Hugo Burnand and features His Majesty wearing his Field Marshal No1 Full Ceremonial Frock Coat with medals, sword and decorations.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Related Stories Bill Maher Stumps For Release Of 'The Apprentice' Movie In U.S.
Jiminy Glick Steals 'Real Time' From Bill Maher
Even if Biden decides to fall on his sword, there’s little change on the horizon, Gabbard said.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 28 June 2024
Sure, there are crowns and pretty ballgowns and cool sword fights and castles; as ever, the plot hinges on noble conspiracies and threats of beheading.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 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 7 Jul. 2024.
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