1
: a native or inhabitant of Troy
2
: one who shows qualities (such as pluck, endurance, or determined energy) attributed to the defenders of ancient Troy
3
: a merry and often irresponsible or disreputable companion
1
: of, relating to, or resembling ancient Troy or its inhabitants
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Trojan horse
Examples of Trojan in a Sentence
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
On Wednesday, a smattering of protesters gathered by the landmark Tommy Trojan statue, some calling on Folt to reverse course as arguments broke out between those on opposing sides.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered an ancient dining room adorned with a series of stunning frescoes, each depicting a pair of mythological characters associated with the Trojan War.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
The show will also include the F-16 demo team, C-17 West Coast demo team, Trojan Phlyers and others.
—Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
In Pompeii, archaeologists have uncovered frescoes depicting mythological characters and figures from the Trojan War, The Washington Post reported on Friday.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
In Greek mythology, Paris’ abduction of Helen from her Greek husband, Menelaus, led to the Trojan War.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Several of them are decorated with couples who are associated with the Trojan War.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
At the same time, the company has built ties with the gun industry and opposes any government mandates to require biometric features in guns, trying to head off fears that the technology is a Trojan horse for gun control.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
Swift is an expert at Trojan horse songs: Lyrics that cut hidden beneath an innocuous, upbeat melody.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
On Wednesday, a smattering of protesters gathered by the landmark Tommy Trojan statue, some calling on Folt to reverse course as arguments broke out between those on opposing sides.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered an ancient dining room adorned with a series of stunning frescoes, each depicting a pair of mythological characters associated with the Trojan War.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
The show will also include the F-16 demo team, C-17 West Coast demo team, Trojan Phlyers and others.
—Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
In Pompeii, archaeologists have uncovered frescoes depicting mythological characters and figures from the Trojan War, The Washington Post reported on Friday.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
In Greek mythology, Paris’ abduction of Helen from her Greek husband, Menelaus, led to the Trojan War.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Several of them are decorated with couples who are associated with the Trojan War.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
At the same time, the company has built ties with the gun industry and opposes any government mandates to require biometric features in guns, trying to head off fears that the technology is a Trojan horse for gun control.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2024
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