saxtuba

noun

sax·​tu·​ba ˈsaks-ˌtü-bə How to pronounce saxtuba (audio)
-ˌtyü-
: a bass saxhorn

Word History

Etymology

Antoine Sax + English tuba

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saxtuba was in 1856

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“Saxtuba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saxtuba. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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