Noah

[ noh-uh ]

noun

1. Also Douay Bible, No·e. the patriarch who is recorded in the Bible as having built a large boat in which he, his family, and animals of every species survived the Biblical Flood.
2. a male given name.

Noah

¹

/ ˈnəʊə /

noun

1. Old Testament a Hebrew patriarch, who saved himself, his family, and specimens of each species of animal and bird from the Flood by building a ship ( Noah's Ark ) in which they all survived (Genesis 6–8)

noah

²

/ ˈnəʊə /

noun

1. a shark

Word History and Origins

Origin of Noah¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Nōăḥ “rest”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Noah¹

from Australian rhyming slang Noah's Ark

Example Sentences

Linebackers Weston Port and Noah Mikhail became stars from their freshman year through senior seasons and never wavered in betting on themselves It was important they stay with friends and in their community.

From Los Angeles Times

"Noah missed his last nine months of primary school and it really affected his mental health," said Andy.

From BBC

Times staff writer Noah Bierman, in Washington, contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times

When Australia's Noah Lolesio, excellent off the tee, landed a penalty in the final act of the first half his team hit the front for the first time in the match.

From BBC

With Chelsea leading 6-0 against Noah at half-time, and the Armenians looking like they could concede every time there was an attack, the only surprise was that they only scored twice more.

From BBC