Trojan War

noun

: a 10-year war between the Greeks and Trojans brought on by the abduction of Helen by Paris and ended with the destruction of Troy

Examples of Trojan War in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Telemachus learns from another king, Trojan War–vet Menelaus (Jon Bernthal), that there’s unrest among his subjects as well. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

Nolan’s epic The Odyssey stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, whose long journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War reunites him with his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and son, Telemachus (Tom Holland). — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Following the Trojan War, Odysseus struggles to return home to Ithaca, encountering mythological creatures such as Cyclopes, Sirens, and gods who interfere with his perilous voyage. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

The Odyssey is Nolan’s retelling of the Homer epic of the same name, and follows the hero Odysseus’ 10-year journey home after the Trojan War. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Trojan War

• albacore
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• dinosaur
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• herbivore
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Kids Definition

Trojan War

noun

: a 10-year war between the ancient Greeks and Trojans