Sinon

American

[sahy-non] / ˈsaɪ nɒn /

noun

a Greek, posing as a deserter, who persuaded the Trojans to take the Trojan Horse into their city.

Example Sentences

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The origins of the fire in the Mimar Sinon neighbourhood were still unclear.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

Sean Sinon, 48, and rookie Reden Ecleo, 21.

From Washington Times • Aug. 14, 2023

The producer and rapper Timbaland appears to be a fan, recently reposting a video to his personal TikTok account of Ms. Sinon breaking character during a livestream after noticing he was watching.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Mr. Hormel purchased the home, along with the Wrigley furnishings and original Steinway piano, for $2.6 million in 1992 and converted it into the venue, Mr. Sinon confirmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2017

They pitied Sinon and assured him that he should henceforth live as one of themselves.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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