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

A thick, sweet syrup made from boiled-down grape juice.

"She drizzled saba over the dessert instead of honey."

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

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 notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context, a grape syrup, a cooking banana, or a tiny Dutch Caribbean island.

Word forms

Sabas plural

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Etymology

Alternative form of sapa.

Rhymes for saba

aba baba

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Frequently asked questions

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.