Balder

noun

Bal·​der ˈbȯl-dər 

: the son of Odin and Frigga and Norse god of light and peace slain through the trickery of Loki by a mistletoe sprig

Examples of Balder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Balder lodge, Aino Private Island Hotel, and Skyra Retreat have opened in the last year with full buyouts on offer, and some are already booked out for the upcoming winter seasons. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

As the story goes, the trickster god Loki crashes a feast of 12 gods in Valhalla, with his hijinks leading to the death of the radiant god Balder. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Built by the Uzmar shipyard in Türkiye, the Svitzer Balder is hailed as the world’s most powerful escort tug. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026

The track was created with Balder, who had been doing sessions with the duo for years. — Elias Leight, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025

Ryan declined to offer additional insight on future plans or respond directly to Balder's recommendations. — Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse Baldr

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above