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Sax Definition & Meaning

sax
noun
  1. a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)
  2. a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore

"Sax" in song lyrics

See how sax is used in real songs:

  • "How smooth can I get? As smooth as a jazz sax"
    Da King and I — Flip Da Script
  • "Puttin the facts on wax, bout to blow like a sax"
    DJ Honda f/ Problemz — Kill the Noize
  • "flowin' away like if I was on a sax"
    Eazy-E f/ M.C. Ren — I'mma Break It Down

Usage tips for "sax"

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Frequently asked questions

What does sax mean?
a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894) a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
What part of speech is sax?
Sax is a noun.
How many definitions does sax have?
Sax has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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