Zeus

noun

: the king of the gods and husband of Hera in Greek mythology compare jupiter

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Then Poseidon and Zeus agree to work together to face the impending threat of Kronos. EW.com, 22 July 2025 There’s also a shopping complex, with boutiques for Greek fashion brands like Zeus & Dione and Karkalis. Hester Underhill, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025 According to legend, Zeus transformed the sisters into stars to protect them from the hunter Orion, and only one of the sisters went into hiding after falling in love with a mortal. Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2025 Our dogs, Zeus (9) and Ellie (5), also did not make it. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Zeus

Word History

Etymology

Greek

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Zeus was in 1540

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“Zeus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zeus. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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