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sable

[ˈseɪbəl]

sable Definition

  • 1a small carnivorous mammal with a silky coat and dark fur native to northern Eurasia
  • 2a black color resembling the fur of the sable animal

Using sable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sable is prized for its fur.

  • Example

    She wore a sable coat to the event.

  • Example

    The artist used sable brushes for the painting.

sable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sable

Antonyms for sable

Idioms Using sable

  • a phrase used to describe a black color worn as a sign of mourning

    Example

    The family dressed in sable in mourning for their loss.

  • a paintbrush made from the hair of a sable animal, used for fine art painting

    Example

    The artist used a sable brush to create the intricate details in the painting.

  • a narrow, crescent-shaped sandbar off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada

    Example

    Sable Island is home to many species of wildlife, including wild horses.

Phrases with sable

  • a large, dark antelope found in southern and eastern Africa

    Example

    The sable antelope is known for its long, curved horns.

  • a deep-sea fish with oily flesh and a dark skin, also known as black cod

    Example

    The sablefish is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine.

  • sable coat

    a coat made from the fur of the sable animal

    Example

    She inherited her grandmother's sable coat.

Origins of sable

from Middle English 'sabel', from Old French 'sable', from Russian 'sobol'

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Summary: sable in Brief

The term 'sable' [ˈseɪbəl] refers to a small carnivorous mammal with a silky coat and dark fur native to northern Eurasia. It also denotes a black color resembling the fur of the sable animal. Examples include 'The sable is prized for its fur.' and 'She wore a sable coat to the event.' 'Sable' extends into phrases like 'sable antelope,' and idioms like 'sable brush,' denoting a paintbrush made from the hair of a sable animal.