# sagan

/ˈseɪɡən/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sagan
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a very large number, like a million or a billion. You use this word when you want to sound funny or use a silly name for a big number.

For teachers: a humorous or slang term for a large unit of measurement, such as a million, billion, or trillion. Often used in a playful or ironic context to describe vast quantities.

## Examples

- I have a sagan of problems to solve.
- The company's annual budget is a sagan, but the CEO still wants to spend more on office snacks.

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