Hercules

noun

Her·​cu·​les ˈhər-kyə-ˌlēz 

1

: a mythical Greek hero renowned for his great strength and especially for performing 12 labors imposed on him by Hera

2

[Latin (genitive Herculis)] : a northern constellation between Corona Borealis and Lyra

Examples of Hercules in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Silva is a first-grade teacher in Hercules, and many of his students are Latino. — Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 21 June 2026

Learn one new asterism or constellation each session — such as the faint outline of constellations like Virgo, Ophiuchus, Hercules and Corona Borealis — and repeat the process during your next stargazing session. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 June 2026

Other notable aircraft include the RC-135 Cobra Ball, a reconnaissance plane more than 60 years old, and the C-130H Hercules, a large transport aircraft more than 30 years old. — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Twenty percent of participants had higher concentrations of a second chemical used at the Hercules Brunswick Facility than the national average. — CBS News, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Hēraklēs

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Hercules

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese