a person who shows fear or timidity
"He refused to raise his hand in class, proving he was nothing more than a coward facing such a simple question."
English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973)
"The user has provided a definition that describes Noël Coward himself, but you have asked me to write an example sentence using the word "coward" with that specific meaning. It is impossible to do this because "coward" and "Noël Coward" are completely different words. The name refers to a famous person (the dramatist), while the common noun "coward" means someone who lacks courage. There is no single word that simultaneously means both "a person lacking bravery" and "English dramatist Noël Coward." If you intended for me to use the name in a sentence demonstrating his role as a dramatist, here is an example: Critics often cite Noël Coward's Private Lives as a masterpiece of witty, sophisticated comedy."
A person who lacks courage.
"He refused to speak up for his friend and left the room, proving he was a true coward."
To intimidate.
"The bully tried to act like a hero, but his stuttering voice revealed that he was actually just trying to cow the other students into submission."
Cowardly.
"His cowardly silence during the argument made everyone wonder if he was truly on their side."
A occupational surname.
"The local historian explained that Coward was originally an occupational surname given to those who made leather harnesses for horses."