Sable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈsā-bəl/ sa·ble

Meaning & Definition of Sable

Sable (noun)

  1. the color black
  2. black clothing worn in mourning —usually used in plural
  3. a carnivorous mammal (Martes zibellina) of the weasel family that occurs chiefly in northern Asia

Sable (adjective)

  1. of the color black
  2. dark, gloomy

Sable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having the color of soot or coal

    "a beautiful sable cat"

    similar: black, ebony, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, raven
    related: dark, dusky, inky, blackish, brunet
    opposite: white
    near: bright, brilliant, light, pale, palish

Sable (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in otter, mink

    similar: badger, beaver, chamois, chinchilla, ermine, fisher, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, otter, Persian lamb, rabbit, raccoon, seal, fur, hide, leather, pelt, skin, bearskin, buckskin, calfskin, coonskin, cowhide, deerskin, doeskin, goatskin, horsehide, karakul, kidskin, kolinsky, lambskin, pigskin, rawhide, sealskin, sharkskin, sheep, sheepskin, snakeskin, fleece, mouton, alligator, crocodile, cordovan, morocco, patent leather, suede

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sable:

black, ebony, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, raven, badger, beaver, chamois, chinchilla, ermine, fisher, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, otter, Persian lamb, rabbit, raccoon, seal, fur, hide, leather, pelt, skin, bearskin, buckskin, calfskin, coonskin, cowhide, deerskin, doeskin, goatskin, horsehide, karakul, kidskin, kolinsky, lambskin, pigskin

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sable

Words with the opposite meaning of Sable:

white

Related Words for Sable

dark, dusky, inky, blackish, brunet

Near Antonyms of Sable

bright, brilliant, light, pale, palish

Word Forms of Sable

Inflections: sables

Origin & Etymology of Sable

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Middle Low German sabel sable or its fur, from Middle High German zobel, of Slav origin; akin to Russian sobol' sable or its fur

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Sable

What does "Sable" mean?

"Sable" means the color black. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the color black. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sable"?

Other words for "Sable" include black, ebony, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, raven, badger and beaver. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sable"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sable". Common alternatives include black, ebony, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, raven, badger, beaver, chamois and chinchilla.

What is the opposite of "Sable"?

Antonyms of "Sable" include white. Near antonyms include bright, brilliant, light and pale.

How do you use "Sable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sable" in a sentence: "a beautiful sable cat".

Is "Sable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sable" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sable"?

"Sable" is pronounced /ˈsā-bəl/ and divided into syllables as sa·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Sable"?

"Sable" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Middle Low German sabel sable or its fur, from Middle High German zobel, of Slav origin; akin to Russian sobol' sable or its fur. First known use: 14th century.