: a musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa
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The deepness of oud, leather, and patchouli coupled with the spices and smokiness of incense seamlessly balances and prevents it from becoming too sweet.—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 31 Jan. 2025 The catch: Healthy aquilaria trees do not produce oud.—Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025 On the other hand, its earthy petrichor and oud notes will literally transport you to Count Orlok’s castle on a rainy night.—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2025 Along with typical orchestral instruments like the violin and cello were traditional Arabic instruments, like the oud, the zither-like qanun, and the daf, a percussion instrument made of leather stretched over a circular frame, creating a grand spectacle.—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oud
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