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
Examples of titan in a Sentence
Noun
this newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea
Recent Examples on the Web
Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The United States shows a clearer uptick beginning in the 1970s, most visible among the spectacular fortunes of tech and finance titans, whose gains have outpaced even the impressive wealth growth of the middle class.
—Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2025
Minnesota iron built skyscrapers and railroads, backed by titans of industry like the Carnegies and Rockefellers.
—Tim Gruber, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for titan
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
These books have shaped the strategies of Wall Street titans, informed the decisions of retail investors, and continue to influence financial markets worldwide.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The United States shows a clearer uptick beginning in the 1970s, most visible among the spectacular fortunes of tech and finance titans, whose gains have outpaced even the impressive wealth growth of the middle class.
—Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2025
Minnesota iron built skyscrapers and railroads, backed by titans of industry like the Carnegies and Rockefellers.
—Tim Gruber, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for titan
Cite this Entry
“Titan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titan. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share