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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“It’s constantly happening, and now the scammers are getting really good at it,” says Sarah Englade, founder of Monarch Talent Solutions in Houston, who has been impersonated several times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
My sister, Sarah, is 13 months younger, Rebecca is five years younger and Geoffrey is 11 years younger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
"Obviously he's no longer here so we aren't able to keep him accountable," said Sarah.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
"China is unlikely to face significant direct impacts from the Middle East conflict," Sarah Tan of Moody's Analytics told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
At his side Harry snorted and Sarah sent her a quick smile before turning back to Chitto.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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