goliath

[US]/ɡəu'laiəθ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Goliath;giant

Phrases & Collocations

goliath-sized

goliath beetle

Example Sentences

a goliath of a man

facing a goliath task

the goliath beetle is the largest insect

a goliath effort to save the environment

a goliath corporation dominating the market

the goliath of a challenge ahead

a goliath struggle for power

the goliath rock formation stood tall

facing a goliath opponent in the final

a goliath presence in the room

Real-world Examples

The goliath tarantula, the size of a dinner plate, the largest spider in the world.

Source: Human Planet

To many, it seemed that the Nestle Goliath had gone after smaller, pluckier, seemingly more ethical Davids and been slain.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

And telling the world about his David versus Goliath vision of his company.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

And so Marshall stayed right on at Goliath National Bank.

Source: How I Met Your Mother: The Romantic History of My Parents (Season 6)

We are gonna stop the bastards at Goliath National Bank from demolishing it.

Source: How I Met Your Mother: The Romantic History of My Parents (Season 6)

Their David versus Goliath struggle has already inspired groundbreaking lawsuits worldwide from Colombia and Pakistan to Uganda and the Netherlands.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2020 Collection

" Will one of you fight me? " " I will fight you." In the Bible, David goes mano a mano with the gigantic Goliath.

Source: New York Magazine (Video Edition)

Far from striking fear into the hearts of  the enemy, the Goliath tanks were nicknamed Doodlebugs by American troops who captured them  and used them for entertainment.

Source: Charming history

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