épée

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This departure was so embarrassing to the Russians that it led to the firing of the country’s top épée coach.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Saber refers to the kind used by cavalry, and épée is a nod to weapons once used in duels.

From Washington Post • Jan. 16, 2023

Yep, the wheelchair fencing has the team épée gold at the end of the day’s qualifying fights.

From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2021

The 17th gold medal saw Japan become the first Asian nation to win Olympic men’s épée team fencing by beating the Russian Olympic Committee team.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2021

My mom may have been unsure of the differences between saber and épée, but she knew how to help her children get ahead.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad