Definition of SAHIB

sahib

Plural: sahibs

Noun

  • A term of respect for a European man in colonial India.
  • formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
  • A term of respect for a white European or other man of rank in colonial India.

Examples

  • He offered a respectful ’Sahib!’ to his Scrabble opponent after a brilliant play.

Origin / Etymology

From Hindustani صاحب / साहिब (sāhib, “lord”), from Classical Persian صاحب (sāhib), from Arabic صَاحِب (ṣāḥib, “companion”).

Scrabble Score: 10

sahib: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sahib: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sahib: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

sahib: valid Words With Friends Word