variants
or sabre
as in broadsword
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of saber
Just like the Olympic equivalent, wheelchair fencing consists of three disciplines: foil, épée, and saber.
—
Molly Higgins, WIRED, 19 Aug. 2024
Susan Baek Fencing uses three different weapons: epee (or épée), foil and saber.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 30 July 2024
Susan Baek Fencing uses three different weapons: epee (or épée), foil, and saber.
—NBC News, 28 July 2024
All the while, Moscow continues to rattle its nuclear saber.
—Jens Stoltenberg, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for saber 
Molly Higgins, WIRED, 19 Aug. 2024
Susan Baek Fencing uses three different weapons: epee (or épée), foil and saber.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 30 July 2024
Susan Baek Fencing uses three different weapons: epee (or épée), foil, and saber.
—NBC News, 28 July 2024
All the while, Moscow continues to rattle its nuclear saber.
—Jens Stoltenberg, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for saber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saber
Noun
-
With fire and broadsword came pestilence, in the form of a sickness called Morrisania fever, which carried off many Refugees.Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
-
In 2019, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas stabbed the balloon of sky-high expectations of his candidacy with a broadsword of a meltdown in Miami.Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Aug. 2023
Noun
-
As for weapons, Jon Snow’s Valyrian steel sword, Longclaw; Arya Stark’s rapier, Needle and Jaime Lannister’s Oathkeeper are among the offerings.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2024
-
Its climax pits gentleman thief Arsène Lupin III against the dastardly Count Lazare de Cagliostro, with their rivalry culminating in a sweeping duel — the Count with a rapier, Lupin with a giant wrench — inside of the titular castle’s clock tower.Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
Noun
-
For instance, some species were categorized as saber toothed, conical toothed, or scimitar toothed.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 May 2024
-
There’s also a head-spinning number of high-flying and extremely athletic dance scenes — some with drums and veils, some with tap shoes, some with scimitars and some with dinner trays that hide pop-up surprises.Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
-
The ultimate prop was the pirate flag, which could be decorated with a skull and crossbones (as in the classic Jolly Roger design), bleeding hearts, hourglasses, spears, cutlasses and skeletons.Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
-
In that post, she could be seen dressed in a pirate costume, complete with a large hat, knee-high black boots and a cutlass sword.Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Noun
-
Morita tried to take off his master’s head with a sword, but made a botch of it; another disciple had to finish the job.Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
-
Remarkably, researchers also recovered parts of the sword’s scabbard—a sheath of wood and leather lined in beaver fur.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near saber
Cite this Entry
“Saber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saber. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share