oud
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of oud
1730–40; < Arabic ʿūd literally, wood; see lute 1
Example Sentences
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A cologne with notes of violet, oud and cinnamon ensures he’ll leave a lasting impression long after he’s left a room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
His grandfather was one of the first percussionists in the area and his grandmother played the oud, a lute-like stringed musical instrument common in the Middle East and Africa.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024
Around this time, Lindley struck up a partnership with Hani Naser, recording a series of albums with the Jordanian oud player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
Somali music is distinctive - it has the rich sound of the oud, other stringed instruments, drums and empowering lyrics that come from the country's oral story-telling tradition and love of poetry.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2023
“I’m glad I got to hear you sing and play the oud without a wall between us. You sing like a nightingale.”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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