Boreas

noun

Bo·​re·​as ˈbȯr-ē-əs 

1

: the Greek god of the north wind

2

: the north wind personified

Examples of Boreas in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Named after the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas, the vessel is one of seven due by 2030, Putin said in a speech to the crew. — Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026

Tim Madden also served as Boreas Rex LXVI in 2002 — 65 years after his grandfather embodied his own protagonist to become the first King Boreas of the modern era. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026

The research was published in the journal Boreas. — New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025

In Greek mythology, Boreas was the god of the north wind, winter, and storms. — Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2