word picture noun

A description in words that presents an object, scene, etc, to the mind as if in a picture

wordˈplay noun

Punning or witty repartee exploiting verbal ambiguity, etc

word processing noun

The arranging and storing of text with the aid of a word processor

word processor noun

Any of several types of machine that perform electronically the tasks of typing, data-recording, dictating, transcribing, etc, usu incorporating screens for visual display

wordˈ-puzzler noun

A person who engages in puzzles or games involving words

word salad noun (psychology)

A confused outpouring of speech consisting of real and non-existent words, typically occurring in severe cases of schizophrenia

wordˈsearch noun

A puzzle consisting of a grid filled with letters, within which various words are hidden

wordˈsmith noun

1. An accomplished user of words (sometimes ironic)
2. A coiner of words

wordˈsmithery noun

wordˈ-splitting noun

Hair-splitting, quibbling

word square noun

A square grid composed of a set of words that read the same down as they do across

word wrapping or word wrap noun (computing)

(on a screen) the automatic placing of a line feed between words so that any text placed beyond the right hand end of a line is moved to the start of the next line, wraparound

at a word

1. Without more ado, at once
2. To be brief, in short (obsolete)

a word in someone's ear

A confidential conversation

be as good as one's word

To keep one's promise

break one's word

To fail to keep one's promise

by word of mouth

Orally, through the spoken word (wordˈ-of-mouthˈ adjective)

eat one's words

To retract what one has said, or apologize for it, usu under compulsion

fair words (archaic)

Pleasant, conciliatory words, usu implying flattery or deceit

get a word in edgeways

To interpose what one needs to say with difficulty into a conversation dominated by others or another

have a word with

To speak to, usu for some specific purpose

have no words for

To be at a loss to describe or express

have words

To quarrel, dispute (with with)

in a (or one) word

In short, to sum up

in other words

Saying the same thing in a different way

in so many words

1. Explicitly
2. Bluntly

in word

In one's speech or professions only, in contrast to one's deeds

keep one's word

To fulfil one's promise

my word or (old) upon my word

A mild interjection expressing surprise, dismay, etc

not the word for it

Not a strong enough word to express or describe it

of few (or many) words

Taciturn (or verbose)

of one's word

(in a man of his word, etc) having a reputation for keeping one's promises

on my word

On my honour, truly

pass one's word

To make a promise

put in a good word for

To make commendatory mention of (someone) in a quarter where it will do him or her good

put words into someone's mouth

To attribute or supply to someone words that he or she did not, or does not intend to, use

take someone at his (or her) word

To take someone's offer, etc literally

take someone's word for it

To accept what someone says as true, when one has no means of knowing personally

take (or take up) the word

To begin speaking or continue a discourse begun by someone else

take the words out of someone's mouth

To say exactly what someone else was about to say

the last word

1. The closing remark in an argument, esp if having an appearance of conclusiveness
2. The conclusive statement
3. The ultimate authority
4. (also the latest word) the most up-to-date design or model, the most recent advance in something or a consummate example of it

the Word (of God) (Christianity)

1. The Scriptures
2. The gospel message
3. The second person in the Trinity, the Logos

too funny, stupid, etc for words (informal)

Exceptionally funny, stupid, etc

word for word

Literally, verbatim

words fail me

I am unable to express my feelings or reaction