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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
To measure my alertness, she’s decided to give me an hourly Psychomotor Vigilance Test, along with some word-fluency exercises and EEG brain scans. Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 As the world’s number one beauty company and one of the largest advertisers globally, L’Oréal’s investment in cultural fluency remains central to its mission. Essence, 22 Oct. 2025 The future belongs to those who combine technological fluency with creativity, discernment, and leadership—the qualities that machines still struggle to replicate. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025 Space warfare, cyber defense, mass migration, corruption, and illiberalism require fluency, adaptability, empathy, and collaboration. Loree Sutton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluency. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

fluency

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

More from Merriam-Webster on fluency

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!