English to English Dictionary

Sabbath

A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, kept by Jews from Friday evening to Saturday evening, and by most Christians on Sunday.

Sabbath-observer

A person who strictly observes or keeps the Sabbath as a holy day of rest and religious worship.

Sabbathism

The observance of the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship.

Saber

A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.

Saboteur

A person who deliberately destroys, damages, or obstructs material, production, or activities, typically for political, economic, or malicious advantage.

Sabre

A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.

Sabulous

Consisting of, composed of, or resembling sand; sandy or gritty.

Sac

A bag- or pouch-like structure in a plant or animal, typically containing fluid.

Saccharin

An artificially produced white crystalline powder that is exceptionally sweet, commonly used as a zero-calorie sugar substitute.

Sache

A small bag or packet, often used for containing herbs or spices.

Saci-Pererê

A legendary figure in Brazilian folklore known for his playful and mischievous nature.

Sackbut

A large brass musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by a telescopic slide and forming the direct historical precursor to the modern trombone.