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 Align with Poseidon to empower your weapons and magic to use the cutting power of the seas, throwing enemies into each other and bouncing off surfaces. Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024 Hotel Poseidon, a one-time private villa (just imagine this being your private home), is now a ravishing boutique hotel that exudes plenty of Italian charm. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024 It's named after the staff of the Greek god Poseidon. Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024 The inexorable wonder-workings of geology — with a fanciful nod to Poseidon, the god of earthquakes and oceans — created that stunning headland that juts its chin out into the Pacific from Los Angeles County. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024 Just as Poseidon is the king of the seas, Pharrell is considered a king of at least two industries. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2024 Meeting the gods and a father When Percy brazenly points out the dysfunction of Zeus’ family on Olympus, Zeus goes to strike the young demigod with his lightning bolt — only for Poseidon to come to his son’s rescue for the first time and surrender his position in the war. Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024 After Episode 7’s flashback conversation between Poseidon and Sally, Poseidon meets his son for the first time in the finale. Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024 According to authorities, per the Associated Press, the incident involved a P-8A Poseidon plane with nine passengers onboard that missed its target landing at the Marine Corps Hawaii base. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024

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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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“Poseidon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Poseidon. Accessed 12 May. 2024.

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