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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Never is a long time, and words can be meaningless, as the saying goes. Jim Reineking, USA Today, 21 July 2025 Now, the saying will help the Heart community share and continue her legacy. Abby Roedel, People.com, 19 July 2025 As the old saying goes: Once is happenstance, twice a coincidence, thrice a pattern. Literary Hub, 16 July 2025 As the old saying goes, heavy is the head that wears the crown. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

saying

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

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