CEFR B2

sans

preposition

Meaning

Without; lacking.

Examples

He arrived sans his luggage, having lost it somewhere on the journey.
The comedian's act was surprisingly funny, even sans his usual props.

Synonyms: without, lacking, minus, devoid of

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sans (B2)

preposition

Pronunciation: /sænz/

Definition

Without; lacking.

Examples

He arrived sans his luggage, having lost it somewhere on the journey.
The comedian's act was surprisingly funny, even sans his usual props.
She managed to complete the marathon sans any water breaks, a remarkable feat.

How to Use sans

sans serif (collocation): A style of typeface without serifs. — "She preferred sans serif fonts for their modern appearance."

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