What does SABLE mean?

Parts of Speech

Sable is a noun and an adjective.

Definitions

As a noun, sable refers to a small carnivorous mammal found in northern Eurasia, valued for its dark brown fur. As an adjective, sable describes something black or dark in color.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈseɪbəl/; UK: /ˈsɑːbl̩/

Origin and Usage

Sable comes from the Middle English word "sabel" and the Old French word "sable" meaning "black". It has been used in English since the 13th century to describe the animal and its fur. The adjective form of sable has been used since the 16th century to describe the color black or dark brown.

Synonyms

As a noun, sable is commonly referred to as the "marten" or "Martes zibellina". As an adjective, sable is synonymous with "black", "dark", and "ebony".

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to sable include "saber", "sabra", "ables", "blase", and "bales".

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The sables fur is highly prized for its softness and dark color.
• As an adjective: The night sky was as dark as sable.