Poseidon

noun

Po·​sei·​don pə-ˈsī-dᵊn How to pronounce Poseidon (audio)
: the Greek god of the sea compare neptune

Examples of Poseidon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Percy’s journey to set things right will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon. Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024 This collection features an 18-karat gold necklace adorned with pearls, and also includes a pearl bracelet and matching necklace inspired by the Greek god Poseidon. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024 The initial Tiffany Titan designs featured a spike motif, also reminiscent of Poseidon. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024 Hera, meanwhile, holds a meeting at Mount Olympus with Persephone, Poseidon and Dionysus. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Poseidon 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Poseidōn

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Poseidon was in 1811

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Cite this Entry

“Poseidon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Poseidon. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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