titan

1 of 2

noun

ti·​tan ˈtī-tᵊn 

1

Titan : 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 of titan

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 cloud titans have also forged partnerships and deals with the big AI model makers, creating a web of shifting alliances that each hopes could reshape the competitive landscape. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 July 2026

While major tech titans limit their own children’s access to technology, young Americans are falling prey to an intimacy economy that’s dependent on technology. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026

Titans subsequently shipped him to the Green Bay Packers after two years. — Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Seoul — The AI gold rush is minting new fortunes, but the ex-wife of one of South Korea’s biggest tech titans has failed to win a greater share of his wealth as his company’s stock price has soared. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Greek

Combining form

New Latin titanium

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, 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