nerd
noun
a single-minded person obsessed with a hobby or pursuit or with a particular topic.
nerds
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pluralof nerd.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This is what happens when the nerds jump in: technology taking ownership of the call, but also technology sucking the joy out of a human moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
This drafting quirk, far more than just a fun fact for grammar nerds or English teachers nationwide, is seen as proof that a narrow reading of the spending clause is most appropriate.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
But Allison and I rehearsed it like a play, and we would just run lines like little theater nerds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
"No-one's noticed it yet, so I'm sitting here waiting, like, 'Come on, nerds, figure this out!'"
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
“You and those other dorky nerds had so much fun picking up trash along the side of the road, you decided to start your own club.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
