swear word

American  

[swair wurd] / ˈswɛər ˌwɜrd /

Or swearword

noun

1. a word used in swearing or cursing; a profane or obscene word.

   Synonyms:

   swear , profanity , obscenity , oath , cussword , cuss , curse word , curse

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Etymology

Origin of swear word

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

It also states that Ms Griffin-Williams verbally abused former Welsh rugby international Mike Phillips, using a swear word to say his Welsh language skills were not good enough, and said "if it wasn't for her no one would know who he was".

From BBC

A license plate that said “DUKNA” was rejected by the DMV because it “looks or sounds like a swear word.”

From Los Angeles Times

But it added that, because it was broadcast so long after any family audience had gone to bed, it was pointless to complain about the show's "crudities, ruderies, or the occasional swear word".

From BBC

Alfie Holt, 20, pleaded guilty to a single count of assault on Grealish, who he said had called him ugly and a swear word after the Manchester Derby on 6 April, Manchester Magistrates' Court heard.

From BBC

Malta's Mariana Conte was forced to rewrite her disco anthem Serving Kant to remove what sounded like a swear word - but performed the censored version with a knowing wink, safe in the knowledge the audience would fill in the blanks.

From BBC