Sarah
Americannoun
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the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Genesis 17:15–22.
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a female given name.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Sarah
From Late Latin Sarra, from Greek Sárra, from Hebrew śārāh “princess”
Example Sentences
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In both “Mare of Easttown” and “Happy Valley,” Kate Winslet and Sarah Lancashire play police officers who are also grannies; that role affects but does not define them.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Business owner Sarah Wells, who is part of the We Pay the Tariffs group, echoed Anthony’s view that Monday’s kickoff was a mixed bag.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
It stated that Sarah would lose her benefits if she didn’t re-complete the paperwork.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Sarah Paynter is a reporter covering luxury residences for The Wall Street Journal’s Mansion section.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Mr. Hodge had called out Sarah Puchini’s name—the blond girl was standing over by Anthony Solbers, a chubby boy with pimples.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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