name

Sauron

SOW-ron

Sauron (name) means the main villain of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the dark ruler of Mordor. Example: “Sauron forged the One Ring to control the other rings of power.”

name

The main villain of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the dark ruler of Mordor.

"Sauron forged the One Ring to control the other rings of power."

noun

Informally, someone seen as tyrannical, sinister, or widely hated.

"Employees joked that the new manager was basically Sauron in a suit."

How to use Sauron

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTolkien's dark lord villain, or, jokingly, any tyrant-like figure.

Word forms

Saurons plural

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Etymology

Coined by Tolkien in his invented Elvish language Quenya, from a root meaning "foul" or "putrid."

Rhymes for Sauron

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sauron” mean?

The word “Sauron” means the main villain of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the dark ruler of Mordor. In plain terms, tolkien's dark lord villain, or, jokingly, any tyrant-like figure.

How do you pronounce “Sauron”?

“Sauron” is pronounced SOW-ron (/ˈsaʊɹɑn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Sauron” in a sentence?

Here is “Sauron” used in a sentence: “Sauron forged the One Ring to control the other rings of power.”

What part of speech is “Sauron”?

Depending on how it is used, “Sauron” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Sauron” have?

“Sauron” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the main villain of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the dark ruler of Mordor.