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1
: one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
2
: a mature or venerable person of sound judgment
sager; sagest
1
: proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment
sage advice
sageness
noun
1
a
: a European perennial mint (Salvia officinalis) with grayish-green aromatic leaves used especially in flavoring meats
broadly
: salvia
b
: the fresh or dried leaves of sage
2
3
: a light grayish green
Examples of sage in a Sentence
Adjective
a sage suggestion that anyone should think long and hard before deciding to marry
the young prince made a pilgrimage to the sage, hoping to learn the meaning of life
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Just before taking the stage in a glittering red gown, the Wicked star — who made her hosting debut at this year’s ceremony — ran into Winfrey, who gave her some sage advice.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Sage Season biscuits, pork dishes, and poultry stuffings with the gray-green leaves of sage (Salvia officinalis).
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
The smell of sage filled the salt-water air, the white smoke wafting in the wind.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 June 2025
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Noun
Kazumi Tsuji, a shop owner in Little Tokyo, walked around her business and surrounding buildings with a handful of burning sage.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Just before taking the stage in a glittering red gown, the Wicked star — who made her hosting debut at this year’s ceremony — ran into Winfrey, who gave her some sage advice.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Sage Season biscuits, pork dishes, and poultry stuffings with the gray-green leaves of sage (Salvia officinalis).
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
The smell of sage filled the salt-water air, the white smoke wafting in the wind.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 June 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sage. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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sage
1 of 3 adjective
sager; sagest
: wise entry 2 sense 1, prudent
sage advice
sagely
adverb
sageness
noun
sage
2 of 3 noun
: a very wise person
sage
3 of 3 noun1
: a European mint with fragrant leaves that is used especially to flavor meat
2
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English sage "wise," from early French sage (same meaning), derived from Latin sapere "to be wise, taste, have good taste" — related to insipid, savant
Noun
Middle English sage "sage plant," from early French sage, salge (same meaning), from Latin salvia "sage plant used for health," from salvus "safe, healthy" — related to safe, save
Medical Definition
sage
noun
: a perennial mint of the genus Salvia (S. officinalis) having grayish green pungent and aromatic leaves that are much used in flavoring foods and as a mild tonic and astringent
broadly
: any plant of the genus Salvia
Biographical Definition
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