saint

noun
UK: /seɪnt/
US: /seɪnt/

  1. A very good person who has died and has been recognized as holy by the Church.

    1. Saint Peter is known by everyone around the world as a saint. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local church was named after Saint Jude, the patron saint of lost causes. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very kind, helpful, or patient person.

    1. My mom is a saint for taking care of me when I'm sick like a saint. [ ] [ ]
    2. You must have the patience of a saint to work with such difficult children as them. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

angel blessed
saint verb

  1. To officially recognize someone as a saint.

    1. She was a living saint during her time and now we will saint her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pope will saint the nun who dedicated her life to the poor. [ ] [ ]
saint adjective

  1. Used in the names of places, schools, etc., often those connected with a particular saint.

    1. We lived near Saint Mary's Church, where everyone knew Saint Mary. [ ] [ ]
    2. I went to Saint Joseph's School, a private school named to honour Saint Joseph. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "saint" in English means: A very good person who has died and has been recognized as holy by the Church., A very kind, helpful, or patient person..

The phonetic transcription of "saint" is /seɪnt/ in British English and /seɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "saint": angel, blessed.

Example usage of "saint": "Saint Peter is known by everyone around the world as a saint.". More examples on the page.