Safar
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Safar
First recorded in 1710–20; from Arabic ṣafar, perhaps akin to ṣafira “to be empty, devoid”; cf. cipher ( def. )
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday morning, Delhi's average AQI was around 380, according to the government-backed Safar app.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
She flashed her badge and asked Safar for the person in charge.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2023
Nathalie Safar, one of the investment bank’s most senior women, is leaving her position as global equities chief operating officer after eight years in the role, a second staff memo seen by Reuters showed.
From Reuters • Mar. 19, 2019
Peter Safar, an Austrian doctor had recently developed the basics of CPR.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2017
"I serve Safar, as do all Caleras, but I have heard that the Jeserus' gods are good gods, dealing honestly with their servants."
From Time Crime by Freas, Kelly
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