Saxon

noun

Sax·​on ˈsak-sən 

1

a(1)

: a member of a Germanic people that entered and conquered England with the Angles and Jutes in the fifth century a.d. and merged with them to form the Anglo-Saxon people

(2)

: an Englishman or lowlander as distinguished from a Welshman, Irishman, or Highlander

b

: a native or inhabitant of Saxony

2

a

: the Germanic language or dialect of any of the Saxon peoples

b

: the Germanic element in the English language especially as distinguished from the French and Latin

Saxon adjective

Examples of Saxon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During his brief time working on the $57 million beachfront mansion, Saxon claims he was severely injured. —Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026

Those dishes—and the loving way that 82 Queen prepares them—helped popularize and define Lowcountry cuisine, which uniquely blends the African, French, Caribbean, and Anglo-Saxon influences that have shaped the area. —Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

The first lawsuit ended with Saxon recovering only a small fraction of what his lawyers demanded. —Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026

Ye will also have to pay for Saxon’s legal fees, which is expected to put the total sum that West will have to pay at more than $1 million. —Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin Saxones Saxons, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English Seaxan Saxons

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing Saxon

• Anglo-Saxon
• Old Saxon
• West Saxon

Rhymes for Saxon

• flaxen
• taxon
• waxen
• ceftriaxone
• relaxin

Kids Definition

Saxon

noun

Sax·​on ˈsak-sən 

: a member of a Germanic people conquering England with the Angles and Jutes in the 5th century a.d. and joining with them to form the Anglo-Saxon people