noun
Uncommon
Saxony
SAK-suh-nee
Saxony (noun) means a state in eastern Germany, home to cities such as Dresden and Leipzig. Example: “They spent a week touring Saxony, taking in Dresden's rebuilt old town.”
noun
1
A state in eastern Germany, home to cities such as Dresden and Leipzig.
"They spent a week touring Saxony, taking in Dresden's rebuilt old town."
2
A soft, fine wool fabric, or yarn spun in a similar style.
"The coat was cut from a heavy saxony cloth that kept out the wind."
How to use Saxony
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly the German state; also a name for a type of soft woollen fabric once woven there.
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Etymology
Named after the German region of Saxony, once a major centre of fine wool production.
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Saxe
Sachsen
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What does “Saxony” mean?
The word “Saxony” means a state in eastern Germany, home to cities such as Dresden and Leipzig. In plain terms, mainly the German state; also a name for a type of soft woollen fabric once woven there.
How do you pronounce “Saxony”?
“Saxony” is pronounced SAK-suh-nee (/ˈsæksəni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Saxony” in a sentence?
Here is “Saxony” used in a sentence: “They spent a week touring Saxony, taking in Dresden's rebuilt old town.”
What part of speech is “Saxony”?
“Saxony” is a noun.
Where does the word “Saxony” come from?
The word “Saxony” comes from German. Named after the German region of Saxony, once a major centre of fine wool production.
Is “Saxony” a common word?
“Saxony” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Saxony” have?
“Saxony” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a state in eastern Germany, home to cities such as Dresden and Leipzig.
