nuke Meaning & Definition
What Does Nuke Mean?
Nuke is used as a noun meaning a nuclear weapon. It can also mean a nuclear-powered electric generating station. As a verb, it means to attack or destroy with or as if with nuclear bombs.
Word Facts for Nuke
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnük/ |
| Synonyms | zap, microwave and atomize |
| Antonyms | build, construct and erect |
Nuke Definition (Noun)
- a nuclear weapon
- a nuclear-powered electric generating station
Nuke as a Verb
- to attack or destroy with or as if with nuclear bombs
- microwave
Synonyms of Nuke
Antonyms of Nuke
Nuke in a Sentence
Just put it in the nuke for two minutes and it will be ready to eat.
If a nuclear war ever breaks out, military facilities are likely to be nuked first.
To try to hide his posting history on Usenet, he had his posts nuked from the Google archives.
I’ll nuke some pizza for dinner.
There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall.
The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy.
a pretty sizable piece of real estate would be nuked if an asteroid struck
Word Forms & Grammar
nuke
nukes
nuked
nuk·ing
nuking
Words That Rhyme With Nuke
Origin of Nuke
Origin 1: by shortening and respelling from nuclear
Origin 2: derivative of nuke:1
First Known Use
1958
1962
Frequently Asked Questions About Nuke
Is nuke a noun or a verb?
Nuke is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for nuke?
Close synonyms of nuke are zap, microwave and atomize. See the full list of nuke synonyms and antonyms.