Poseidon

noun

Po·​sei·​don pə-ˈsī-dᵊn How to pronounce Poseidon (audio)
: the Greek god of the sea compare neptune

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This image of the yellow full moon rising near the ancient temple of Poseidon in southern Greece was captured on Aug. 9, by photographer Costas Baltas, close to the city of Athens. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2025 It’s also been consistently reseeded, aerated, fertilized and on a watering schedule that would make Poseidon proud. Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025 The sovereign then delivered remarks, met crew and guests, toured an elite P-8A Poseidon aircraft and mingled with local children from the Airplay Youth support program and their families, who live on or near the base. Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The Royal Australian Air Force P8-A Poseidon aircraft and Royal Australian Navy Cape Class Patrol Boat ADV Cape Otway also supported the search, a spokesperson for the Australian Department of Defence told the U.K. outlet The Guardian. Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Poseidon

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Poseidōn

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Poseidon was in 1811

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“Poseidon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Poseidon. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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