a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed

I don't like the word ‘unofficial’

so many words for so few ideas

a command, password, or signal

someone gave me the word to start playing

one's account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person

in court it would have been his word against mine

the text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script

he had to learn his words

a basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long

express (something spoken or written) in particular words

he words his request in a particularly ironic way

a strongly worded letter of protest

used to express agreement or affirmation

Word, that's a good record, man