Titus

American  

[tahy-tuhs] / ˈtaɪ təs /

noun

1. a disciple and companion of the apostle Paul, to whom Paul is supposed to have addressed an Epistle.

2. this New Testament Epistle. Tit.

3. Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus, a.d. 40?–81, Roman emperor 79–81.

4. Tatius.

5. a male given name.

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Titus British  

/ ˈtaɪtəs /

noun

1. New Testament

   1. Saint. a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul. Feast day: Jan 26 or Aug 25

   2. the book written to him (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Titus ), containing advice on pastoral matters

2. full name Titus Flavius Sabinus Vespasianus. ?40–81 _ad , Roman emperor (78–81 _ad )

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Example Sentences

Titus hands power to Saturninus, the eldest son of the late Roman emperor, played with a comic spin as a peevish dilettante by Matthew Amendt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Hatosy’s Titus is the Danforths’ disappointing fail son and the actor keeps his face in a delightfully foolish little pout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"We could produce 10 bags, 20 bags, 30 bags," said farmer Titus Okepuk, 53.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Like the Arch of Titus, this monument glorifies the destruction and subjugation of a conquered people.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

Denny playfully punches Titus in the arm, and Titus socks him back.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila