noun
saba
SAY-buh
Saba (noun) means a thick, sweet syrup made from boiled-down grape juice. Example: “She drizzled saba over the dessert instead of honey.”
noun
1
A thick, sweet syrup made from boiled-down grape juice.
"She drizzled saba over the dessert instead of honey."
2
A starchy banana variety grown in the Philippines, often cooked rather than eaten raw.
"Saba bananas are fried and sold as a popular street snack."
name
1
A small Caribbean island that is a special municipality of the Netherlands.
"Saba is known for its dramatic volcanic peak and quiet, car-light roads."
How to use saba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context, a grape syrup, a cooking banana, or a tiny Dutch Caribbean island.
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Etymology
This is an alternative form of sapa.
Rhymes for saba
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What does “saba” mean?
The word “saba” means a thick, sweet syrup made from boiled-down grape juice. In plain terms, depending on context, a grape syrup, a cooking banana, or a tiny Dutch Caribbean island.
How do you pronounce “saba”?
“Saba” is pronounced SAY-buh (/ˈseɪ.bə/ in IPA).
How do you use “saba” in a sentence?
Here is “saba” used in a sentence: “She drizzled saba over the dessert instead of honey.”
What part of speech is “saba”?
Depending on how it is used, “saba” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “saba” have?
“Saba” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick, sweet syrup made from boiled-down grape juice.
