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

“This is a major milestone that marks a great leap in understanding of the human body,” said Dr Sarah Teichmann, from the University of Cambridge and one of the founders of the Human Cell Atlas.

From BBC

Even though they bought more flowers than they used for the wedding, Sarah said the savings were considerable.

From Los Angeles Times

Murray, who shares three kids — a son and two daughters — with wife Sarah Roemer, has different priorities now.

From Los Angeles Times

Sarah Owen, Labour MP for the area, said: "Thirty-five thousand knives off the street is better than 35,000 knives on the streets."

From BBC

On Tuesday, South Carolina's Nancy Mace said her resolution was "absolutely" a response to the election of Sarah McBride, who will be sworn into office in January.

From BBC