Nye

[ nahy ]

noun

1. Edgar Wilson Bill Nye, 1850–96, U.S. humorist.
2. a male given name, form of Aneurin.

nye

/ naɪ /

noun

1. a flock of pheasants Also callednideeye

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nye¹

C15: from Old French ni, from Latin nīdus nest

Example Sentences

Nye Cominetti, principal economist at the Resolution Foundation think tank, said that while the increase was "good news" for lower earners, the 77p uplift for workers over the age of 21 was smaller than each of the last two years.

From BBC

Nicole Nye told me it was the first time she had become involved in a political campaign, and she has already recruited a voter - her 62-year-old mother who had never voted before.

From BBC

Reporter Catrin Nye investigates the stories of Revolut customers who say scammers took tens of thousands of pounds from their accounts, and that Revolut failed to protect them.

From BBC

Reporter Catrin Nye investigates the stories of Revolut customers who say scammers took tens of thousands of pounds from their accounts, and that Revolut failed to protect them.

From BBC

“If we find life on another world, it will change life on this one,” Nye said.

From Los Angeles Times