Solomon

American  

[sol-uh-muhn] / ˈsɒl ə mən /

noun

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

2. an extraordinarily wise man; a sage.

3. a male given name.

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Solomon British  

/ ˌsɒləˈməʊnɪən, ˌsɒləˈmɒnɪk, ˈsɒləmən /

noun

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

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Solomon Cultural  

1. 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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Other Word Forms

• Solomonic adjective

Example Sentences

Johnson, along with colleagues including Mike Thorne and Kip Solomon, is seeking funding to expand the research to cover a larger portion of the lake.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said last month the firm would continue to consider acquisition opportunities with its excess capital, but that “the bar is going to be very high.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“I look at the market reaction and I’m actually surprised— the market reaction has been benign,” Goldman CEO David Solomon told an event in Australia.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

"All options for us are on the table, because at the end of the day, Canadians want to feel safe," Solomon after Tuesday's meeting.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Maybe she had an illegitimate child, and her father— No. It’s Solomon she is crying for, not a baby.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison