Helios

noun

He·​li·​os ˈhē-lē-əs How to pronounce Helios (audio)
-(ˌ)ōs
: the god of the sun in Greek mythology compare sol

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That same weekend, a standard room at Universal’s new Helios Grand Hotel costs $745 nightly and rooms at its Hard Rock Hotel and Loew’s Portofino Bay cost even more. Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025 Once above sea level, the land was dried and nourished by Helios, the sun god, and life flourished. Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025 The signature hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, bookends Epic Universe and offers a dedicated entry for its guests into the park. Adrian Ruhi, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 Filled with large, dancing fountains, colorful flowers, and lush landscaping, Celestial Park is the center of Epic Universe, with each land (plus the new Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel) branching off this main hub. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Helios

Word History

Etymology

Greek Hēlios

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Helios was in 1829

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“Helios.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Helios. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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