Solomon

[ sol-uh-muhn ]

noun
  1. fl. 10th century b.c., king of Israel (son of David).

  2. an extraordinarily wise man; a sage.

  1. a male given name.

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How to use Solomon in a sentence

  • Alford speaks of this as remarkable; but vision is the especial promise of Wisdom, therefore of Solomon, son of David.

    Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel Conway
  • At the feet of Solomon Jesus also was sitting, and he certainly did not call himself personally greater than Solomon.

    Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel Conway
  • Much glamour has been cast upon the names of Solomon and David by their alleged writings.

    God and my Neighbour | Robert Blatchford
  • In early English literature there was at one time a tendency to ascribe to Solomon various proverbs not in the Bible.

    Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel Conway
  • Solomon, and the Second Solomon, rest in their unknown graves; their wisdom is corrupted; but their genius survives in the earth.

    Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel Conway

British Dictionary definitions for Solomon

Solomon

/ (ˈsɒləmən) /


noun
  1. 10th century bc, king of Israel, son of David and Bathsheba, credited with great wisdom

Derived forms of Solomon

  • Solomonic (ˌsɒləˈmɒnɪk) or Solomonian (ˌsɒləˈməʊnɪən), adjective

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Cultural definitions for Solomon

Solomon

In the Old Testament, a Hebrew king, son and successor of David. The “wisdom of Solomon” is proverbial. Solomon is also known for his many wives, for his splendor and wealth, and for building the Temple at Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem).

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