behemoth

noun
UK: /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/
US: /bəˈhiː.mɑːθ/

  1. Something extremely large and powerful.

    1. The new truck is a behemoth. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has become a behemoth in the tech industry, dominating the market with its innovative products and aggressive acquisitions. [ ] [ ]

  2. A huge and monstrous creature.

    1. The movie monster was a real behemoth. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old factory loomed like a behemoth, casting a dark shadow over the town and a symbol of a bygone era. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

giant monster colossus juggernaut

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "behemoth" in English means: Something extremely large and powerful., A huge and monstrous creature..

The phonetic transcription of "behemoth" is /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/ in British English and /bəˈhiː.mɑːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "behemoth": giant, monster, colossus, juggernaut.

Example usage of "behemoth": "The new truck is a behemoth.". More examples on the page.