American English pronunciation

How to pronounce nerd

IPA transcription: ['nɚd]

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Noun

  • an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious

  • an intelligent but single-minded expert in a particular technical field or profession

Usage examples

  • The Cass County portion of Motley is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.
  • Apparently, most of the sentences have been written by nerds and scientists.
  • Mrs. Brainerd Smith was the author of novels, books of travel and other works.
  • These influences both positive and negative would impact all of Nerdrum's work.
  • Apparently, most of the sentences have been written by nerds and scientists.
  • The show features Robert X. Cringely interviewing famous and influential nerds.
  • Apparently, most of the sentences have been written by nerds and scientists.
  • He is known for his bespectacled, unabashedly nerdy persona and self-deprecating, "anti-rockstar" demeanor.
  • Apparently, most of the sentences have been written by nerds and scientists.
  • Apparently, most of the sentences have been written by nerds and scientists.