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 James McGraw/Flint on Starz's Black Sails, and Poseidon on Percy Jones and the Olympians. Aja Hoggatt, EW.com, 29 May 2024 The Poseidon of seafood casual dining filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, capping a steady decline punctuated by leadership shakeups and store closures, leaving loyal customers like Bartus wondering if they’ll all be gone soon. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 These ships then transport the cargo to a discharge platform about 200 miles south of Cyprus, where smaller ships pick it up and deliver it to the pier, known as a Trident Pier after the staff of the Greek god Poseidon. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024 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

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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 5 Jun. 2024.

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