Saba

[ sah-buh for 1; sey-buh for 2 ]

noun
  1. an island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the N Leeward Islands. 5 sq. mi. (13 sq. km).

  2. Biblical name Sheba. an ancient kingdom in southwestern Arabia noted for its extensive trade, especially in spices and gems.

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How to use Saba in a sentence

  • Once Sabas went into a great cave to pray, and a huge lion happened to make it his den.

  • Certain thieves found Sabas in this cave, but he converted them to a penitential life.

  • The four—Don Sabas, the two officers and the captain—moved to quit the sloop.

  • While sipping a glass of vermouth Sabas showed himself loquacious and expansive, but without losing his natural gravity.

    The Joy of Captain Ribot | Armando Palacio Valds
  • I went out into the streets again, and I soon encountered Sabas in one of the nearest ones.

    The Joy of Captain Ribot | Armando Palacio Valds

British Dictionary definitions for Saba

Saba

/ (ˈsɑːbə) /


noun
  1. an island in the NE Caribbean, in the Netherlands Antilles. Pop: 1491 (2007 est). Area: 13 sq km (5 sq miles)

  2. another name for Sheba 1 (def. 1)

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