noun

sax

saks

Sax (noun) means informal short form of "saxophone.". Example: “He played a soulful solo on the sax.”

noun

Informal short form of "saxophone."

"He played a soulful solo on the sax."

A pale, sky-blue colour.

"The bedroom walls were painted a soft sax blue."

verb

To play the saxophone.

"She's been saxing since she was twelve."

How to use sax

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly a short way to say "saxophone."

Common pairings

play the sax sax solo

Word forms

saxed past tense, saxed past tense, saxes plural, Saxes plural, saxes singular, saxes singular

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Etymology

The musical sense is a clipping of "saxophone"; the older Old English root seax meant "a knife or short blade."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sax” mean?

The word “sax” means informal short form of "saxophone.". In plain terms, most commonly a short way to say "saxophone.".

How do you pronounce “sax”?

“Sax” is pronounced saks (/sæks/ in IPA).

How do you use “sax” in a sentence?

Here is “sax” used in a sentence: “He played a soulful solo on the sax.”

What part of speech is “sax”?

Depending on how it is used, “sax” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “sax” come from?

The word “sax” comes from Old English. The musical sense is a clipping of "saxophone"; the older Old English root seax meant "a knife or short blade.".

How many meanings does “sax” have?

“Sax” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of "saxophone.".

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