noun
sax
saks
Sax (noun) means informal short form of "saxophone.". Example: “He played a soulful solo on the sax.”
noun
1
Informal short form of "saxophone."
"He played a soulful solo on the sax."
2
A pale, sky-blue colour.
"The bedroom walls were painted a soft sax blue."
verb
1
To play the saxophone.
"She's been saxing since she was twelve."
How to use sax
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly a short way to say "saxophone."
Common pairings
play the sax
sax solo
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Word forms
- Plural
- saxes
- Third person singular
- saxes
- Past tense
- saxed
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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."
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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