Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "axe"
  • a variation of ax.
Definitions

axe





Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Some reports have suggested the plane's "crash axe" could have been used.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

The co-creator of Drag Race has said there is a "crisis of representation" on TV, following the BBC's decision to axe the UK edition of the show.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

“Grateful to pick up the axe, and honored by the fans who made this story legendary.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

Ole Miss is far from the only institution with an axe to grind with Kiffin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Sigurd swung his axe at the water column, cleaving a piece off, and he grabbed at Anya as she scrambled by.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack


Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training