fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

Examples of fluency in a Sentence

She speaks with great fluency. Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language to earn a degree. a dancer known for her fluency and grace He plays the piano with speed and fluency.
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That fluency was on full display recently in Ms. Tracy Butts' third-grade classroom. Cory Turner, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025 Few beverage pros in the country have Kaplan’s fluency, and her gift for storytelling, on two subjects as vast as wine and sake. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 And then learning how to play it with fluency and mastery. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025 For anyone with a passion for travel, cultural exploration, or career growth, the Babbel Language Learning lifetime subscription provides the perfect pathway to fluency. Donna Enzmann, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluency

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fluency was in 1636

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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluency. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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fluency

noun
flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

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