Lord
Noun
UK
/lɔːd/
US
/lɔːrd/
Definition
A man of high rank, or a name used for God in religion.
Example
"The lord lived in a big house."
"In stories, a lord often controls land and people who work on it."
"Many people call God “the Lord” when they pray or speak about faith."
Explanation
A lord is a man with high rank, often used in history, religion, or important families. For example, the lord owned a large house in the village. In religion, Lord is used to refer to God, like people prayed to the Lord. The word can also mean someone in control of a place or situation, such as he acted like the lord of the room. It is not commonly used in everyday talk unless speaking about history or religion.