Nowhere

/ˈnoʊˌwɛr/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A place that does not exist or cannot be found.
In the vast desert, it felt like we were heading to nowhere.
adverb
In or to no place; not anywhere.
I looked for my keys, but they seemed to be nowhere.
At no point in time; not at all.
He was nowhere to be found during the meeting.
In no place; not in any location.
The road led us nowhere, and we were lost.

Etymology

The word 'nowhere' is derived from 'no' + 'where', meaning 'not anywhere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nowhere to go
A situation where one has no options or places to turn to.
nowhere fast
Moving quickly with no real progress or destination.
out of nowhere
Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Related Words

anywhere
In or at any place.
somewhere
In or at a certain place.
elsewhere
In or at another place.

Slang Meanings

No way.
That party ended up being nowhere, no one showed up.
In a difficult situation.
After losing his job, he felt he was nowhere.