Sagan

American  

[sey-guhn, sa-gahn] / ˈseɪ gən, saˈgɑ̃ /

noun

1. Carl (Edward), 1934–96, U.S. astronomer and writer.

2. Françoise Françoise Quoirez, 1935–2004, French novelist.

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Sagan British  

/ saɡã̃ /

noun

1. Carl ( Edward ) 1934–96, US astronomer and writer on scientific subjects; presenter of the television series Cosmos (1980)

2. Françoise (frã̃swɑːz), original name Françoise Quoirez . 1935–2004, French writer, best-known for the novels Bonjour Tristesse (1954) and Aimez-vous Brahms? (1959)

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Example Sentences

“This war is going to suggest to some countries that if they want to secure their sovereignty, they need nuclear weapons,” Sagan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Writing tool Grammarly has disabled an AI feature which mimicked personas of prominent writers, including Stephen King and scientist Carl Sagan, following a backlash from people impersonated.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Carl Sagan once reflected on humanity's deep connection to the cosmos, saying, "The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself."

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2025

It doesn’t reach the standard of proof Carl Sagan popularized: “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

But, it’s no worse than some environmental factor on Sagan that kills everyone.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera