noun
Saab
Saab (noun) means a car or aircraft made by the Swedish manufacturer Saab. Example: “His dad still drives a battered old Saab from the 1990s.”
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A car or aircraft made by the Swedish manufacturer Saab.
"His dad still drives a battered old Saab from the 1990s."
"His mom shakes her head at her silly little boy as she dashes to her Saab, which is missing its bumper— Sticky’s doing, no doubt."
— Namwali Serpell, The Furrows (2022)
How to use Saab
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brand of Swedish cars (and originally aircraft), now mostly known for its distinctive older models since the carmaker folded in the 2010s.
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Etymology
An acronym of the Swedish company name Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget, "Swedish Aeroplane Company."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Saab” mean?
The word “Saab” means a car or aircraft made by the Swedish manufacturer Saab. In plain terms, a brand of Swedish cars (and originally aircraft), now mostly known for its distinctive older models since the carmaker folded in the 2010s.
How do you use “Saab” in a sentence?
Here is “Saab” used in a sentence: “His dad still drives a battered old Saab from the 1990s.”
What part of speech is “Saab”?
“Saab” is a noun.
Where does the word “Saab” come from?
The word “Saab” comes from Swedish. An acronym of the Swedish company name Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget, "Swedish Aeroplane Company.".
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