saying

noun

say·​ing ˈsā-iŋ How to pronounce saying (audio)
: something said
especially : adage

Examples of saying in a Sentence

there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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Chris Goettl, vice president of security product management at Ivanti, meanwhile, said that in the Midwest there’s a saying about March which goes in like a lion, out like a lamb. Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Buy the rumor; sell the news, as the old saying goes. Ben Walsh, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025 The Finnish have a saying: Everyone is created equal, but nowhere more than in a sauna. Sylvie Florman, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025 This saying has become one of the most overused phrases of the Trump era. Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for saying

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saying was in the 14th century

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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saying. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

saying

noun
say·​ing
ˈsā-iŋ
: something frequently said : proverb

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