Aphrodite

noun

Aph·​ro·​di·​te ˌa-frə-ˈdī-tē 

: the Greek goddess of love and beauty compare venus

Examples of Aphrodite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sorvino, 57, is best known for her Oscar-winning role in Mighty Aphrodite and her fan-favorite turn in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (which, coincidentally, is being adapted into an Off-Broadway stage musical). — Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025

The drinks are similarly named after goddesses from around the world: Aphrodite’s drink is peach vodka, passion fruit, Prosecco, lemon and egg white. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025

If Japanese whisky isn’t your thing, Janga is also releasing a few other sets spotlighting different categories of spirits, including Aphrodite Janga Scotch Whiskey Aged 12 Years, Demeter Janga Tequila Anejo, Hephaestus Janga Original Liqueur, and Artemis Janga Korean Soju. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 July 2025

Sorvino won an Oscar for Mighty Aphrodite and has more recently been seen starring in projects like the Starz series Shining Vale, Sound of Freedom, and Impeachment: American Crime Story. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek Aphroditē

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Aphrodite

• almighty
• flighty
• mighty
• nightie