saying

noun

say·​ing ˈsā-iŋ 

: something said

especially : adage

Synonyms of saying

• proverb
• word
• saw
• motto

Examples of saying in a Sentence

there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie

Recent Examples on the Web

Teachers of science, mathematics and English were expected to include Quranic verses, sayings and traditions attributed to the Prophet Muhammad or other religious messages in their lessons. — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Needlepoint Pillows Needlepoint in trendy decor stores and gift shops today often feature a cheeky saying. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026

Personalize the labels with sweet sayings, their initials, or even anniversary dates to commemorate the occasion. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026

That brings us to Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, a title gleaned from an Islamic saying about the care and love owed to mothers. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing saying

• go without saying
• if you don't mind my/me saying so
• I hear what you're saying
• quote as saying
• that's not saying much
• there's no saying

Rhymes for saying

• baying
• braying
• faying
• flaying
• fraying
• graying
• greying
• haying
• laying
• neighing
• paying
• playing

Kids Definition

saying

noun

say·​ing

ˈsā-iŋ

: something frequently said : proverb