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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Peacock is aiming to crack the limited series categories with hit mystery “All Her Fault” starring Sarah Snook, and is also hoping ongoing series including “Ted,” “Ponies” and “The Paper” will break through.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Sarah Iselin studied photography and art history at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Sarah Dineley, from the CPS, said that the alleged boat pilots had been charged with endangering the lives of others.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The family didn’t personally know Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, but in their small-town Baptist circles, she felt only a degree away.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Mom and Dad and Sarah and Daniel and I have been speaking very quietly and walking very lightly; I’m sure bomb squads train this way.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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