titan

1 of 2

noun

ti·​tan ˈtī-tᵊn 

1

capitalized : any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian gods

2

: one that is gigantic in size or power : one that stands out for greatness of achievement

titan-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or titani-

: titanium

titanate

Synonyms

Noun

• giant
• whale
• monster
• dinosaur
• mammoth
• colossus

Examples of titan in a Sentence

Noun

this newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Wertheimer family, owners of Chanel, remained number three on the list, meaning France’s wealthiest business empires remain in the realm of its luxury titans, despite a tough ride for the sector over the past year. —Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 10 July 2025

Her thoughts encapsulated a common sentiment: now was the time to witness these titans of American music. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025

The announcement presumably came as a surprise to hedge-fund and private-equity titans, some of whom had contributed heavily to the President’s campaign. —John Cassidy, New Yorker, 7 July 2025

At the second evening of our concert series at the Caesars Superdome, quite a few musical titans arrived in stylish ensembles that pushed them further into the fashion lexicon. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Greek

Combining form

New Latin titanium

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing titan

• titan arum

Rhymes for titan

• brighten
• chitin
• frighten
• heighten
• lighten
• phaeton
• tighten
• triton
• whiten
• enlighten
• exciton
• periphyton

Kids Definition

titan

noun

ti·​tan ˈtīt-ᵊn 

1

capitalized : one of a family of giants overthrown by the gods of ancient Greece

2

: one of gigantic size, power, or achievement