A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
Something said; an utterance, remark, or comment: May I say a word about that?
Computer Science A set of bits constituting the smallest unit of addressable memory.
words Discourse or talk; speech: Actions speak louder than words.
wordsMusic The text of a vocal composition; lyrics.
An assurance or promise; sworn intention: She has kept her word.
A command or direction; an order: gave the word to retreat.
A verbal signal; a password or watchword.
News: Any word on your promotion? See Synonyms at news.
words Hostile or angry remarks made back and forth.
Used euphemistically in combination with the initial letter of a term that is considered offensive or taboo or that one does not want to utter: "Although economists here will not call it a recession yet, the dreaded 'R' word is beginning to pop up in the media"(Francine S. Kiefer).
tr.v.
word·ed, word·ing, words To express in words: worded the petition carefully. interj. Slang Used to express approval or an affirmative response to something. Sometimes used with up.
[Middle English, from Old English; see wer-5 in Indo-European roots.]
(wûrd) 