kraken

American  

[krah-kuhn] / ˈkrɑ kən /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

1. a legendary sea monster causing large whirlpools off the coast of Norway.

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kraken British  

/ ˈkrɑːkən /

noun

1. a legendary sea monster of gigantic size believed to dwell off the coast of Norway

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Usage

Why is kraken trending? On July 23, 2020, searches for kraken increased 4,782% compared to the previous week after the National Hockey League (NHL) announced its newest team in Seattle, Washington, will be known as the Kraken.

Etymology

Origin of kraken

From Norwegian

Example Sentences

“Additionally, Kraken has delivered within its guidance ranges across each of the past three years, giving us comfort with the prospects of Kraken executing,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The truth is this hangover trend started months ago,” said Thomas Perfumo, global economist for crypto exchange Kraken, in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

The omicron subvariant — a strain called XBB 1.5, known as Kraken, which scientists say may be the most transmissible omicron descendant yet — is responsible for at least 90 percent of new infections in the region including D.C.,

From Washington Post

In the interim, the Kraken have seen Jared McCann blossom into a 35-goal scorer while rookie Matty Beniers snapped a recent monthlong goal drought and now has 21.

From Seattle Times

Burakovsky led the Kraken with 39 points when he went down in his 49th game, having tallied 13 goals and 26 assists to that point.

From Seattle Times