: a musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa
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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 This two-wick warm leather and amber candle features notes of oud, vanilla bean, and mahogany, which has become one reviewer’s favorite scent.—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 The fragrance, which is a blend of amber, oud, vanilla, mahogany, and a hint of cocoa, comes in a sleek ombre jar with a wooden top that’ll look great on an end table or mantle.—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024 Café rounds out the set with a smoky, indulgent mix of chocolate, coffee bean, cardamom, and oud.—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oud
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