lord

noun
UK: /lɔːd/
US: /lɔːrd/

  1. A man of high rank or power.

    1. The lord owns much land here he is very powerful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local lord was known for his fairness and generosity to the villagers. [ ] [ ]

  2. A title of nobility, often hereditary.

    1. He is a lord, so everyone respects him very much. [ ] [ ]
    2. Lord Harrington inherited the title and the estate from his father. [ ] [ ]

  3. God or Jesus Christ.

    1. We thanked the Lord for our many blessings and safety. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people turn to the Lord in times of trouble and uncertainty. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

noble ruler master overseer god
lord verb

  1. To act in a superior or domineering manner.

    1. Don't lord it over me just because you won the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tends to lord his knowledge over others making him unpopular. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lord" in English means: A man of high rank or power., A title of nobility, often hereditary., God or Jesus Christ..

The phonetic transcription of "lord" is /lɔːd/ in British English and /lɔːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lord": noble, ruler, master, overseer, god.

Example usage of "lord": "The lord owns much land here he is very powerful.". More examples on the page.