nib
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Writing with the German-made pen, Tepper says, is “almost like riding a wild horse” because it’s a larger pen with an extremely smooth nib.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
Then carve the outline with the Speedball Lino, V nib.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2022
After trimming the nib, the scribe would usually test the pen on a blank piece of parchment or flyleaf to make sure that his letters were legible.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2022
It was a 1925 black-and-pearl-celluloid pen with a flexible nib, the part that touches the paper.
From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2022
Winston fitted a nib into the penholder and sucked it to get the grease off.
From "1984" by George Orwell
Vocabulary lists containing nib
100 SAT Words Beginning with "N"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Witches" by Roald Dahl, Chapters 1–5
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Boy: Tales of Childhood
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
