noun
a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes the one-word blackbird (primary stress on “black”, and secondary stress on “bird”) from black bird (primary stress on both words). Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.
(used in combination with the first letter of an offensive or unmentionable word, the first letter being lowercase or uppercase, with or without a following hyphen): C-word, F-word, N-word.
My mom married at 20, and she mentions the m-word every time I meet someone she thinks is eligible.

words,
speech or talk:
Can you express your feelings in words?

Words mean little when action is called for.

the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music.
contentious or angry speech; a quarrel:
We had words and she walked out on me.

a short talk or conversation:
Marston, I'd like a word with you.

an expression or utterance:
Before you do anything rash, let me give you a word of warning.

Synonyms: declaration, statement

warrant, assurance, or promise:
I give you my word I'll be there.

Synonyms: pledge

news; tidings; information:
We received word of his death.

Synonyms: account, report, message

a verbal signal, as a password, watchword, or countersign.
Synonyms: shibboleth, catchword

an authoritative utterance, or command:
His word was law.

Also called machine word. Computers. a string of bits, characters, or bytes treated as a single entity by a computer, particularly for numeric purposes.
the Word, Christianity.
Also called the Word of God,. the Scriptures; the Bible.
the Logos, identified with Christ.
the message of the gospel of Christ.
a proverb or motto.