profanity
noun
pro·fan·i·ty
prō-ˈfa-nə-tē 
prə-
plural profanities
1
a
: the quality or state of being profane
b
: the use of profane language
2
a
: profane language
b
: an utterance of profane language
Examples of profanity in a Sentence
The comic uses too much profanity.
My mom will not tolerate profanity.
I have never heard my father utter a single profanity.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations described the threats as two profanity-laced, threatening audio messages left for the center.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The couple’s relationship began with a friendship bracelet and a podcast shout-out in July 2023, and by September Swift was screaming profanities in support of her new favorite football player.
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Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Skubal was last seen yelling profanities at magic wander Mike Vasil but would nevertheless fit in well in the Sox clubhouse and give Sox fans reason to believe this team can do something in October.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Now, if that fan crosses the line with death threats and extreme profanity, by all means, kick them out of the ballpark.
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Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The couple’s relationship began with a friendship bracelet and a podcast shout-out in July 2023, and by September Swift was screaming profanities in support of her new favorite football player.
—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Skubal was last seen yelling profanities at magic wander Mike Vasil but would nevertheless fit in well in the Sox clubhouse and give Sox fans reason to believe this team can do something in October.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Now, if that fan crosses the line with death threats and extreme profanity, by all means, kick them out of the ballpark.
—
Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for profanity
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“Profanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profanity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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profanity
noun
pro·fan·i·ty
prō-ˈfan-ət-ē
prə-
plural profanities
1
: the quality or state of being profane
2
: profane language
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