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 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
With each successive release, Nolan helped train a generation of movie nerds in the virtues of large-format film.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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
"It is exciting, it's not ten nerds in a room! It's a full arena, it's a pretty big thing," he said.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
“What are you four nerds so excited about?” said Haley Daley as she waltzed past with the gaggle of popular girls in her royal court.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
