words

[ US /ˈwɝdz/ ]
[ UK /wˈɜːdz/ ]
NOUN
  1. an angry dispute
    they had words
    they had a quarrel
  2. language that is spoken or written
    he has a gift for words
    she put her thoughts into words
  3. the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
    his compositions always started with the lyrics
    the song uses colloquial language
    he wrote both words and music
  4. words making up the dialogue of a play
    the actor forgot his speech
  5. the words that are spoken
    I listened to his words very closely
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How To Use words In A Sentence

  • So spake he, and Athene was mightily angered at heart, and chid Odysseus in wrathful words: ‘Odysseus, thou hast no more steadfast might nor any prowess, as when for nine whole years continually thou didst battle with the Trojans for high born Helen, of the white arms, and many men thou slewest in terrible warfare, and by thy device the wide-wayed city of Priam was taken. Book XXII
  • He made comments about a couple of items, suggesting an appetizer that sounded unlikely but that, in his words,'went down a treat. FOLLY
  • Close beside me stood my excellent friend Griffiths, the jolly hosteler, of whom I take the present opportunity of saying a few words, though I dare say he has been frequently described before, and by far better pens. The Bible in Spain
  • Letters from my family are sort of depressing, though sometimes my cousins write a few words that makes me laugh.
  • These words (holpen a little with a metaphor) may express two differing abilities, in those that deal in business of estate. The Essays
  • Firm words , air shower and broadband are three major key products of the firm net operator.
  • They drew swords, and fought fiercely, cussing and insulting each other as swiftly as they threw blows.
  • I said a few colorful words in our language, making him laugh.
  • Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish ---- only bless. (Arthur Schnabel , Austrian pianist.
  • I'll just summarize the main points of the argument in a few words if I may.
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