Goliath

[guh-lahy-uhth]

noun

1. (in the Bible) the giant warrior of the Philistines whom David killed with a stone from a sling.

2. Usually goliath a giant.

3. Usually goliath a very large, powerful, or influential person or thing.

   a neighborhood grocery competing against the supermarket goliaths.

Goliath

/ ɡəˈlaɪəθ /

noun

1. Old Testament a Philistine giant from Gath who terrorized the Hebrews until he was killed by David with a stone from his sling (I Samuel 17)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Goliath¹

Ultimately from Hebrew Gōlyāth, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Katie compared the legal clash at the time to a 'David and Goliath' showdown.

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On a recent morning at Philly Shipyard, a hulking “Goliath” crane towered over the site, sporting a fresh coat of Hanwha orange paint.

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“This is a David and Goliath situation, and we are David.”

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“The one thing we cannot do is look over there and say, ‘That is Goliath,’” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said.

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Now, Toronto has a 1-0 lead in this best-of-seven series, and has altered the dynamics of this supposed David and Goliath matchup.

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