Hercules

noun

Her·​cu·​les ˈhər-kyə-ˌlēz 

1

: a mythical Greek hero renowned for his great strength and especially for performing 12 labors imposed on him by Hera

2

[Latin (genitive Herculis)] : a northern constellation between Corona Borealis and Lyra

Examples of Hercules in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nicholaw is also directing and choreographing Hercules with rehearsals beginning in April. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2025

The following morning, an HC-130 Hercules airplane crew and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point met up with the cruise ship about 60 miles south of Honolulu. —Pilar Arias, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025

Here are some details of the latest cutbacks, which were all described as permanent: — Bio-Rad Laboratories, a life sciences and tech company, disclosed 131 job cuts affecting workers in Hercules, Pleasanton and Richmond. —George Avalos, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025

Remodel Health, backed by Oak HC/FT and Hercules Capital, is generating $36 million in revenue. —Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Hēraklēs

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Hercules

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese