nun

noun
UK: /nʌn/
US: /nʌn/

  1. A woman who has taken a sacred vow to devote her life to religious service, especially one who lives in a convent.

    1. The nun prayed in the chapel every day.
    2. The young woman felt a calling and decided to become a nun to serve God.

Synonyms

sister

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "nun": sister.

Example usage of "nun": "The nun prayed in the chapel every day.". More examples on the page.