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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Derived from Greek mythology, Soteria was the goddess or spirit of safety, deliverance and preservation from harm. Nicole Russell, USA Today, 20 June 2025 Entering Hina Spa—the name pays tribute to the Polynesian moon goddess—immediately sets the tone for sheer relaxation with earthy tones and views of the sea. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025 Ancient Sumerians would celebrate the coming spring and the goddess Ishtar by preparing qullupu, also a dry cookie stuffed with dates. Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025 The lifestyle goddess of all things culinary in the home is celebrating the publication of her 100th book with a yearlong menu series. South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 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 30 Jun. 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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