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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

colossus

/kəˈlɒsəs/ noun · British & US
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What does colossus mean?

noun

A gigantic statue or monument, especially one from ancient Greece. A person or thing of enormous size or strength.

Example

"The ancient Greek statue of Zeus at Olympia was considered a colossus of its time."

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