: very large : much larger or more powerful than normal
a giant photograph/machine/wrestler
a giant corporation
a giant-size box of detergent
plural giants
1
: a legendary creature usually thought of as being an extremely large and powerful person
the land of the giants
2
: a person or thing that is very large, powerful, or successful
a big baby who grew up to be a giant of a man [=a very large man]
The company has become a giant of the automotive industry. [=it has become very large and successful]
an American literary giant
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“Giant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/giant. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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