goliath
/ɡəˈlaɪəθ/
goliath is the alternative letter-case form of Goliath.
Proper noun capitalized: Goliath
Goliath
- A six cubit/span high giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Noun capitalized: Goliath
Goliath (plural Goliaths)
- Any large person or thing; someone or something that is abnormally large or powerful.
- That Goliath is so big and strong, the little man will never stand a chance against him if he on his wrong side.
- The whisky category is a Goliath within the drinks industry.
- A very large champagne bottle with the capacity of about 27 liters, equivalent to 36 standard bottles.
Forms of goliath
| plural | goliaths |
|---|---|
| plural | Goliaths |
Origin of goliath
Borrowed from Hebrew גָּלְיָת (golyāṯ).
Words formed from goliath
Phrases with goliath
Questions about goliath
- What does goliath mean?
- Goliath means a six cubit/span high giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.
- What is goliath the alternative letter-case form of?
- Goliath is the alternative letter-case form of Goliath.
- What part of speech is goliath?
- Goliath can be a proper noun or a noun.
- How do you pronounce goliath?
- Goliath is pronounced /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/.
Words near goliath in the dictionary
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