Sarah
Americannoun
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the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Genesis 17:15–22.
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a female given name.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Sarah
From Late Latin Sarra, from Greek Sárra, from Hebrew śārāh “princess”
Example Sentences
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While regular police and military patrols now keep the zama zamas at bay, the community lives with the damage, said 63-year-old resident Sarah Rakgwanhla.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Wicketkeeping coach Sarah Taylor has been working him hard before play with a drill where she whacks tennis balls towards him with a racket.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
OpenAI “will be a public company in 2027” and could possibly move more quickly if “our business continues to inflect,” Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar recently told employees, according to CNBC.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The fest will feature a star-studded, all-women lineup including Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Mitski, Doechii and special guests Karen O, Sarah McLachlan and Stevie Nicks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
I looked and saw Sarah standing at the bathroom door, her flatiron for her hair in her hand, and her mouth wide open.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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