Bacchus

American  

[bak-uhs] / ˈbæk əs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the god of wine; Dionysus.

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Bacchus British  

/ ˈbækəs /

noun

1. (in ancient Greece and Rome) a god of wine and giver of ecstasy, identified with Dionysus

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Bacchus Cultural  

1. The Greek and Roman god of wine and revelry. He is also known by the Greek name Dionysus.

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In painting, Bacchus is often depicted eating a bunch of grapes and surrounded by satyrs.

A “bacchanalian” party or feast is marked by unrestrained drunkenness. The name recalls a Roman festival called Bacchanalia.

Etymology

Origin of Bacchus

< Latin < Greek Bákkhos

Example Sentences

She is defiant when she insists on competing in the Bacchus D’Or because she wants to leave a legacy.

From Salon

Grapes have been associated with pleasure since ancient times, a symbol of Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry.

From New York Times

The best known is Bacchus, which taps a nationally known celebrity as king each year.

From Seattle Times

After Napoli trudged off the field to applause from the Cubs dugout, Ross came onto the field to argue with Bacchus and also was ejected.

From Seattle Times

Two elephants in a deep purple-blue and the bright orange silhouette of a giraffe enrich the palette and remind us that Bacchus stopped in India.

From New York Times