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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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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That program including opening the mouth to the ocean, restoring tidal wetlands, creating new endangered bird breeding habitat and preserving the surrounding coastal sage scrub habitat vital for endangered songbirds, such as the Belding’s savannah sparrow.
—Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
The neutral ivory and sage runner has a muted floral pattern that’s eye-catching yet not overwhelming.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Photograph: Laura Mallonee Dale named some of the 40 or so species now thriving in the south Texas sun: eupatorium, yucca, purple sage, colima, vasey’s adelia, load bush, catclaw acacias.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That program including opening the mouth to the ocean, restoring tidal wetlands, creating new endangered bird breeding habitat and preserving the surrounding coastal sage scrub habitat vital for endangered songbirds, such as the Belding’s savannah sparrow.
—Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
The neutral ivory and sage runner has a muted floral pattern that’s eye-catching yet not overwhelming.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Photograph: Laura Mallonee Dale named some of the 40 or so species now thriving in the south Texas sun: eupatorium, yucca, purple sage, colima, vasey’s adelia, load bush, catclaw acacias.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sage. Accessed 2 May. 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
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