ambrosia

noun
UK: /æmˈbrəʊ.zi.ə/
US: /æmˈbroʊ.ʒə/

  1. In Greek myths, the food of the gods, often depicted as conferring immortality.

    1. The gods on Mount Olympus dined on ambrosia and nectar. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ancient texts describe ambrosia as key to their unending life force. [ ] [ ]

  2. A dessert, typically made with oranges and shredded coconut.

    1. She brought a bowl of ambrosia to the potluck. [ ] [ ]
    2. The county fair’s ambrosia competition saw dozens of participants striving to win. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

    1. The wine was like ambrosia to his parched throat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef’s new dish tasted of ambrosia and satisfied every sense. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

delight nectar treat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ambrosia" in English means: In Greek myths, the food of the gods, often depicted as conferring immortality., A dessert, typically made with oranges and shredded coconut., Something extremely pleasing to taste or smell..

The phonetic transcription of "ambrosia" is /æmˈbrəʊ.zi.ə/ in British English and /æmˈbroʊ.ʒə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ambrosia": delight, nectar, treat.

Example usage of "ambrosia": "The gods on Mount Olympus dined on ambrosia and nectar.". More examples on the page.