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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 American Yealimi Noh, who started the day with a three-shot lead and was also looking to land her first major title, missed out on the playoff by a single shot. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Back in 2019, Yong Joon Noh, a plastic surgeon at Banobagi that focuses on eyes and noses, told Allure that men make up between 30 and 40 percent of his patients. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 May 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

See All Rhymes for Noh

Browse Nearby Words

Noguchi
Noh
no harm done
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Noh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Noh. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of nurture

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

How long is a jiffy?
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All