words

British  

/ wɜːdz /

plural noun

1. the text of a part of an actor, etc

2. the text or lyrics of a song, as opposed to the music

3. angry speech (esp in the phrase have words with someone )

4. to retract a statement

5. indescribably; extremely

   the play was too funny for words

6. to be incapable of describing

7. expressing the same idea but differently

8. explicitly or precisely

9. not talkative

10. talkative

11. to express in speech or writing as well as thought

12. to give a brief speech

13. to say exactly what someone else was about to say

14. I am too happy, sad, amazed, etc, to express my thoughts

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Example Sentences

In other words, Warsh can expect the same lack of support.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Here’s what she shared about what it took to build the beverage company Poppi, in her own words.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

For the study, participants were shown detailed images and asked to describe them in their own words.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

"Nollywood has lost a rare soul, and I'm lost for words, because this wasn't the plan," he wrote on his Instagram.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Every time I think I’ve finally found the right words, I can’t figure out how to arrange them so they make the most sense.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam