sax
1 Americannoun
noun
abbreviation
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Saxon.
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Saxony.
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sax1
By shortening
Origin of sax2
before 900; Middle English sexe, Old English seax, sæx; cognate with Old Norse sax ( Swedish, Danish sax scissors). See saw 1
Example Sentences
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Yvonne Lanauze’s vocal is modest, but the track blossoms in the instrumental solos—Hodges’s alto sax singing with quiet poise, and Tyree Glenn’s trombone talking with emotion and eloquence, raising the whole performance to another level.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
As Les Paul said, if you’re a pianist, you’re stuck behind the piano, and if you play the sax, you can’t play and sing at the same time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
The traditional norteño sax group, which includes a saxophone, accordion and baja sexto in its ensemble, closed out the showcase with deep romanticism and irresistible energy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025
From trap corrido originators Arsenal Efectivo to Conjunto Rienda Real’s signature norteño sax, each performer paid tribute to their closest friends and professional peers — many of whom were invited to share the stage.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025
She plays tenor sax in the jazz band.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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