Noh

noun

ˈnō How to pronounce Noh (audio)
variants or less commonly No
plural Noh also No
: classic Japanese dance-drama having a heroic theme, a chorus, and highly stylized action, costuming, and scenery

Examples of Noh in a Sentence

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Indiana Governor Mike Braun, SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and other officials gathered at Purdue University to signal the ceremonial groundbreaking of SK Hynix’s advanced packaging facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, on August 27, 2026. — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 According to an affidavit, law enforcement officials believe Tuz-Noh has ties to a drug trafficking organization. — City News Service, Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Pre-climb screening procedures now include health declarations, medical history checks and insurance coverage, Noh said. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Noh was one shot behind and had two reasonable looks at birdie — with Kuwaki already in the clubhouse at 279 — but failed to convert. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Noh

Word History

Etymology

Japanese nō, literally, talent

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Noh was in 1871

Rhymes for Noh

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Noguchi
Noh
no harm done
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“Noh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Noh. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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