Diomedes

noun

Di·​o·​me·​des ˌdī-ə-ˈmē-dēz 

: one of the Greek heroes of the Trojan War

Examples of Diomedes in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The gap is just big enough for the international date line to squeeze through, putting the Diomedes 21 hours apart for most of the year. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026

Alamy Go island hopping Legend states that the Greek King Diomedes threw three rocks from the Gargano upon his return from the Trojan War, and these rocks created the Tremiti islands—one of the most fascinating archipelagos in Italy. — Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023

The proceeds will go toward creating opportunities for young Black players … What does Rich Hill have in common with Babe Adams and Diomedes Olivo? — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Diomēdēs

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above