sabre
Sabre (noun) means a curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by cavalry. Example: “The officer's ceremonial sabre hung above the mantelpiece.”
How to use sabre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA curved sword, or the fencing sport/weapon based on it.
Spelled "sabre" in British English, "saber" in American English.
Word forms
sabred past tense, sabres plural, sabres singular
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The officer's ceremonial _____ hung above the mantelpiece.
Etymology
Borrowed from French sabre, tracing back through German Säbel to Hungarian szablya.
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Rhymes for sabre
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What does “sabre” mean?
The word “sabre” means a curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by cavalry. In plain terms, a curved sword, or the fencing sport/weapon based on it.
How do you pronounce “sabre”?
“Sabre” is pronounced SAY-buh (/ˈseɪ.bɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sabre” in a sentence?
Here is “sabre” used in a sentence: “The officer's ceremonial sabre hung above the mantelpiece.”
What part of speech is “sabre”?
“Sabre” is a noun.
Where does the word “sabre” come from?
The word “sabre” comes from French. Borrowed from French sabre, tracing back through German Säbel to Hungarian szablya.
How many meanings does “sabre” have?
“Sabre” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by cavalry.