Goliath

noun

Go·​li·​ath gə-ˈlī-əth 

1

: a Philistine champion who in I Samuel 17 is killed by David

2

: giant

Synonyms of Goliath

• whale
• giant
• monster
• dinosaur
• mammoth

Examples of Goliath in a Sentence

the family-owned company lost the contract to a multibillion-dollar Goliath

Recent Examples on the Web

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Goliath remains a popular attraction at Six Flags Over Georgia. — Jon Waterhouse, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

About a dozen Bible stories will be part of the curriculum, including the Exodus from Egypt, the Ten Commandments and David and Goliath. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Already running the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the country, Nexstar aimed to create a broadcast station Goliath with the Tegna merger. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 July 2026

In the biblical story, Goliath's size was supposed to be his greatest asset. — Rivindu Perera, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Golyath

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Goliath

• Goliath grouper