Poseidon

noun

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

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Ultimately, Poseidon went crazy and angrily tossed Cassiopeia into the sky, eternally bound to her throne for all to see. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024 Cruise From Iceland To East Greenland Poseidon Expeditions was recently awarded best polar expedition cruise operator at the 2024 International Travel Awards. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Burtka opted for the likeness of Poseidon the god of the sea, carrying a trident and wearing shelled armor. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 The next day, Aesha rewards Bri’s improvement by sending her on an excursion to the Temple of Poseidon. Emma Soren, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Poseidon 

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 22 Nov. 2024.

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