nun

IPA: nˈʌn

A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (Roman Catholicism, specifically) those living together in a cloister.
(by extension) A member of a similar female community in other confessions.
(archaic, Britain, slang) A prostitute.
A kind of pigeon with the feathers on its head like the hood of a nun.
The fourteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).
(very rare) A male given name from Hebrew
The languages of the Bamun people of western Cameroon.

Examples of "nun" in Sentences

The nun spent hours in prayer each day, seeking solace and guidance from a higher power
Sister Mary was known for her compassion and kindness, earning her the respect of all the nuns in the convent
The nun wore a traditional black habit and white wimple, a symbol of her dedication to serving God
Mother Superior, the eldest nun in the order, was revered for her wisdom and spiritual leadership
The young novice eagerly embraced the strict routine of the nunnery, eager to devote her life to serving others