Sarah

[ sair-uh ]

noun

1. the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Genesis 17:15–22.
2. a female given name.

Sarah

/ ˈsɛərə /

noun

1. Old Testament the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac (Genesis 17:15–22)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sarah¹

From Late Latin Sarra, from Greek Sárra, from Hebrew śārāh “princess”

Example Sentences

Sarah Sherman's impersonation of Aimee Lou Wood on a recent episode of "Saturday Night Live" was gone in a flash, but that didn't lessen the sting for the star of "The White Lotus."

From Salon

“We need both federal governments to step up and do more,” said Sarah Davidson, manager of Surfrider’s Clean Border Water Now program.

From Los Angeles Times

"Our message, loud and clear, is that Unite need to call off the strike, accept the deal, and let's get back to normal," industry minister Sarah Jones told BBC Breakfast on Tuesday.

From BBC

Sarah Rees, head of Oxfam Cymru, said the data showed families in Wales were "really being punished in comparison to the offers being provided to families who need childcare in England".

From BBC

Wood's character Chelsea was portrayed by cast member Sarah Sherman using a pronounced accent and fake teeth.

From BBC