goddess

noun

god·​dess ˈgä-dəs How to pronounce goddess (audio)
 also  ˈgȯ-
1
: a female god
2
: a woman whose great charm or beauty arouses adoration

Examples of goddess in a Sentence

a goddess of ancient Greece The actress, who is already a goddess in her own country, is finally getting recognition here.
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Positioned on top of spring waters, this structure is home to the statue of the Greek goddess of health. Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The sycamore species itself carries symbolic weight in world mythologies, linked to Hera, queen of the Greek gods; the World Tree in Celtic tradition; and Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian goddess of love and beauty. Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025 The goddess of love is, after all, being confronted by the Lord of the Underworld. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The form of squash includes the ancient proportions of the cella of the Parthenon, which held the sacred statue of Athena holding Nike, the goddess of victory. Eric Zillmer, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goddess

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of goddess was in the 14th century

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“Goddess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goddess. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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goddess

noun
god·​dess ˈgäd-əs How to pronounce goddess (audio)
1
: a female god
2
: a woman of great charm or beauty

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