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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Side note: Remember the rumor that Poseidon’s Fury, which closed in 2023, was going to become a Zelda attraction? Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025 The Poseidon and Amphitrite statue pays homage to the mythological guardians of the sea and preside over structures engineered for coral regrowth, while the interactive mermaid tail and diver selfie sculptures encourages visitors to literally see themselves as stewards of the ocean. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025 The 2025 Summer Twilight Concerts are sponsored by Jake’s Del Mar, Poseidon Restaurant, Rande Turner Collective, D’Arcy Capital, Capstone Advisors, Monarch Ocean Pub, Coral Del Mar, Del Mar Car Care, and Sharon & Richard Bockoff, according to a news release. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025 Here’s where the Venus de Milo, Poseidon of Melos and Asclepius of Milos were found before making homes in Paris’ Louvre, Athens’ National Archaeological Museum and London’s British Museum, respectively. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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