curse word

noun

1. a profane or obscene word, especially as used in anger or for emphasis; curse.

   Synonyms: swear word, profanity, obscenity, oath, cussword, cuss

2. any term conceived of as offensive.

Word History and Origins

Origin of curse word¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

They sit in a cramped office, carefully editing out curse words.

From BBC

I was like, “Oh, God, can I say one curse word?”

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve covered Nancy Pelosi for more than three decades and never once heard her utter a curse word, in public or private.

From Los Angeles Times

Jack Black wasn’t afraid to get silly in this week’s episode, which featured an appearance from Mike Myers, a curse word that slipped the censors and jabs at Morgan Wallen.

From Los Angeles Times

It sets the stage for backstabbing, strained loyalties, romantic possibilities and plenty of name-dropping — albeit with considerably less curse words than the original “Suits.”

From Los Angeles Times