saunders
word
/ˈsɔːndɝz/
SAWN-durz
/ˈsɔːndəz/
SAWN-duhz
Definition
Saunders is a family name or surname used in English. It is usually used to identify a person or family, not as a common vocabulary word.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Saunders' because it is a proper noun. It commonly appears after titles or first names, as in 'Mr. Saunders' or 'Julia Saunders'. Learners should not treat it like a regular countable noun.
Spanish: Saunders (apellido)Portuguese (BR): Saunders (sobrenome)Portuguese (PT): Saunders (apelido de família)Chinese (Simplified): 桑德斯（姓氏）Chinese (Traditional): 桑德斯（姓氏）Hindi: सॉन्डर्स (उपनाम)Arabic: ساوندرز (اسم عائلة)Bengali: সন্ডার্সRussian: СандерсJapanese: ソーンダースVietnamese: SaundersKorean: 손더스Turkish: SaundersUrdu: سانڈرزIndonesian: Saunders
Example Sentences
The name on the door is Saunders.
basic
Mr. Saunders is my teacher.
basic
I got an email from Anna Saunders.
basic
I think Saunders is the new manager everyone was talking about.
natural
Have you met Dr. Saunders yet, or is this your first time here?
natural
Apparently, the Saunders family is moving in next week.
natural