Synonyms

Godzilla

American

[god-zil-uh] / gɒdˈzɪl ə /

Trademark.

a science-fiction monster that resembles an enormous bipedal lizard, featured in Japanese and American films, television, and comic books.

Etymology

Origin of Godzilla

1950–55; an Anglicized version of the Japanese name Gojira < Japanese gorira gorilla + kujira whale

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Example Sentences

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Godzilla, "all the little people below are scrambling as these giants hit each other," says Federman.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The Godzilla movies, whether American or Japanese, are metaphors for the ravages of warmongering and the despondence of those powerless to escape its wrath.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Others created battle scenes between iconic superheroes like Wolverine and Superman or between a Transformer and Godzilla.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

If well maintained, Godzilla could live 20 years or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

I screeched and kicked and pointed like Godzilla was coming down the street.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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