: a woman belonging to a religious order
especially
: one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
: the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table
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Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Meanwhile, Sister Marisa, 41, the nun who is seen dancing, has been involved in religious life for 14 years.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 31 May 2025
This is how Miranda Hobbes finds herself in the middle of Times Square, kindly begging a nun not to give up God for her.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Watch Brazilian nun show off beatboxing skills 'Beautiful to see'
Soon after the beats and the dancing started flowing, one of the hosts joined in on the fun.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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Noun
In the etching, the nun can be seen seated with her legs open while the three clergymen hold up their robes, revealing their erect penises.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Meanwhile, Sister Marisa, 41, the nun who is seen dancing, has been involved in religious life for 14 years.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 31 May 2025
This is how Miranda Hobbes finds herself in the middle of Times Square, kindly begging a nun not to give up God for her.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Watch Brazilian nun show off beatboxing skills 'Beautiful to see'
Soon after the beats and the dancing started flowing, one of the hosts joined in on the fun.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nun
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“Nun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nun. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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