Saida

American  

[sah-ee-dah] / ˈsɑ iˌdɑ /

noun

1. a seaport in SW Lebanon: the site of ancient Sidon.

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Saida British  

/ ˈsɑːɪdə /

noun

1. a port in SW Lebanon, on the Mediterranean: on the site of ancient Sidon; terminal of the Trans-Arabian pipeline from Saudi Arabia. Pop: 150 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

As well as her own searing memories, Saida left a permanent reminder of that day with what she decided to call her daughter,

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

Saida García, vice president of the Euforia Trans Family Alliance group, told The Associated Press that the bill will bring a change to many of its members’ everyday lives.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2022

Saida Masoudi, 49, a fast-food seller in a Tunis suburb who voted for the revised constitution, said she hoped the changes would pave the way to economic reforms and lower living costs.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2022

"It's not all about the target," said Saida Eggerstedt, Schroders' head of sustainable credit, who believes SLBs encourage better corporate behaviour and deepen engagement and transparency.

From Reuters • Dec. 15, 2021

He’s sad because he lost his job, Saida, Maisha says to her sister, and then we’re all quiet, ’cause that is sad.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander