Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

saber

[say-ber] / ˈseɪ bər /
NOUN
weapon
Synonyms


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:

“While there is still uncertainty and saber rattling over the Iran conflict, markets are forward looking and currently looking forward,” said Rick Gardner, chief investment officer at RGA Investments in Raleigh.

From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026

Guidance should be fairly balanced given the geopolitical tensions, though Nomura anticipates some saber rattling to help contain inflation expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

The Eisenhower library has several swords from the president in its collection, including a saber and a sword of honour featured in a current exhibit.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2025

They know that top rivals in the men’s saber event on Saturday — Aron Szilagyi of Hungary, Ziad Elsissy of Egypt, Sandro Bazadze of Georgia — are in their late 20s and 30s.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2024

In 2012, there was no women’s saber team event in the Olympics, only the individual event.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

He told the president he could go even farther than Ronald Reagan, which, in this context, is an interesting statement, since Reagan rattled some sabers initially but actually made the judicious decision to withdraw.

From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2026

Paleontologists still do not know how saber-toothed animals like Smilodon hunted prey without breaking their unwieldy sabers.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024

The molecular sabers are unlikely to promote resistance because bacteria cannot easily change the essential cell-wall components that lysins target.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 13, 2023

Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker going head-to-head with wands and light sabers.

From New York Times ● Aug. 2, 2023

Instantly, Jones recognized the sound—cavalry sabers slapping the saddles of Union troops riding in their direction.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




Vocabulary lists containing saber


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com