Helios

American  

[hee-lee-os, ‐-ohs] / ˈhi liˌɒs, ‐ˌoʊs /

noun

1. the ancient Greek god of the sun, represented as driving a chariot across the heavens; identified by the Romans with Sol.

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Helios British  

/ ˈhiːlɪˌɒs /

noun

1. Roman counterpart: Sol.  Greek myth the god of the sun, who drove his chariot daily across the sky

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Etymology

Origin of Helios

First recorded in 1640–50; sun ( def. )

Example Sentences

Helios, the most advanced quantum computer ever built, manipulates them with lasers to solve complex questions that would take conventional machines centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The team behind Helios began in 2014 as Cambridge Quantum in England before joining with Honeywell Quantum Solutions, an arm of the U.S. industrial giant, to create Quantinuum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"He's the horse of a lifetime," said Purton after coming home a scarcely believable three-and-a-half lengths clear of Helios Express and fellow group One winner Lucky Sweynesse.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Moore is “excited” for what the chip maker will show with its upcoming graphics processing units and first-ever rack-scale solution, Helios, he said, noting that feedback has so far been “constructive.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

And the Lord Helios burst into angry speech amid the immortals: ‘O Father Zeus and gods in bliss forever, punish Odysseus’ men!

From "The Odyssey" by Homer