giant squid

noun

: any of a genus (Architeuthis) of extremely large squids that may attain a length of 60 feet (18 meters) and include the largest mollusks known

Examples of giant squid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With its spectacular imagery of bioluminescent creatures, not to mention a giant squid measuring somewhere between 2-4 storeys tall, this is a film that demands to be seen on the big screen. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026

The Wrong Girls may feature giant squids, Danish hitmen, talking cats, and supernatural abilities, but the emotional story and stakes are pure memoir. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

Getting it into the giant squid's mouth on the first shot is tricky as hell. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

The deep waters close to shore create a safe calving ground for pregnant mother whales, with an abundant buffet of giant squid the size of Mini Coopers. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for giant squid

• amid
• eyelid
• forbid
• majid
• masjid
• outbid
• outdid
• plasmid
• turbid
• undid
• bid
• did

Kids Definition

giant squid

noun

: any of a group of very large squids up to 60 feet (18 meters) long including the long arms