: a musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa

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This hair and body mist does just that with notes of black cherry, lime blossom ,and oud (a woodsy scent). Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 July 2025 For someone who finds their soul landscape in this region, oud might become the scent of inner peace. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 By 2015, the oud trend hit its stride with 275 launches, and oud took off again in 2019 with 397 launches. Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025 These bold compositions—such as those with heavy doses of oud, amber, vanilla or robust florals—are making a statement, reflecting a desire for extravagance and presence. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for oud

Word History

Etymology

Arabic ʽūd, literally, wood

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oud was in 1738

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“Oud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oud. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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