Goliath

noun

Go·​li·​ath gə-ˈlī-əth How to pronounce Goliath (audio)
Synonyms of Goliathnext
1
: a Philistine champion who in I Samuel 17 is killed by David
2
: giant

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the family-owned company lost the contract to a multibillion-dollar Goliath
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Free from a centuries long curse that turned him into stone, Goliath struggles to solve the mystery of his past while watching over modern-day New York City alongside police detective Elisa Maza. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 The Looney Tunes animation–live action hybrid film is an inspired David-and-Goliath tale about the overreach and cruelty of corporations in the modern age, and its journey to release is a real-life corollary. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 The suit said Delgado donated about $4 million of investor funds to charitable organizations to promote Goliath. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 Drawing on classic trial films and cartoon lore, director Dave Green crafts an underdog story that mirrors the movie’s own David-versus-Goliath journey from studio discard to theatrical release. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Goliath

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Golyath

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Goliath was in the 14th century

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“Goliath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Goliath. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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