sax

¹

[ saks ]

noun

, Informal.

1. saxophone.

sax

²

[ saks ]

noun

1. a short, single-edged sword of ancient Scandinavia.

Sax.

³

abbreviation for

1. Saxon.
2. Saxony.

sax

¹

/ sæks /

noun

1. informal.
   short for saxophone

sax

²

/ sæks /

noun

1. a tool resembling a small axe, used for cutting roofing slate

Word History and Origins

Origin of sax¹

By shortening

Origin of sax²

before 900; Middle English sexe, Old English seax, sæx; cognate with Old Norse sax ( Swedish, Danish sax scissors). See saw ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of sax¹

Old English seax knife; related to Old Saxon sahs, Old Norse sax

Example Sentences

If you’re up for it, take a lap around the block — “you should not be completely inactive,” Sax said — but don’t push yourself.

From Seattle Times

“We want assurance that these components have been successfully redesigned, tested, and rendered safe,” Amber Sax, the wife of Capt. John Sax, one of the deceased, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

This research was part of his doctoral dissertation at Brown University with Dov Sax, a professor of biogeography and biodiversity and coauthor on the paper.

From Science Daily

Former Dodgers second baseman and rookie of the year Steve Sax answers selected questions from readers.

From Los Angeles Times

Former Dodgers second baseman and rookie of the year Steve Sax will answer selected questions from readers.

From Los Angeles Times