Sax (noun)

A musical instrument of the woodwind family, similar to a clarinet but with a conical metal tube and a curved metal reed.

Origin:

19th century: shortening of saxophone.

Examples:

1. He played the sax in a jazz band.
2. The sax was invented in the early 19th century.
3. The saxophone is often used in jazz and blues music.
4. He was a master of the sax.
5. The sax had a smooth, rich tone.