3no noun
plural noes or nos 1 [count] : a negative answer : an answer of no — usually singular ▪ I asked for the day off and received a no in reply. 2 a [count] : a vote of no
▪ There were 110 ayes and only 16 noes.
b [plural] : people who are voting no
▪ The noes raised their hands.
▪ There were 110 ayes and only 16 noes.
b [plural] : people who are voting no
▪ The noes raised their hands.
