titan

noun
UK: /ˈtaɪ.tən/
US: /ˈtaɪ.tən/

  1. A person who is very important and powerful.

    1. He is a titan of industry now.
    2. The company was founded by a titan of the steel industry a century ago.

  2. Something very large and powerful.

    1. The ship was a titan on the waves.
    2. Their new computer system is a titan, able to process vast amounts of data quickly.

Synonyms

giant mogul magnate powerhouse
titan intransitive-verb

  1. To struggle with great force or effort.

    1. He titans against the heavy door.
    2. The small boat titans against the strong current trying to keep its course.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "titan" in English means: A person who is very important and powerful., Something very large and powerful..

The phonetic transcription of "titan" is /ˈtaɪ.tən/ in British English and /ˈtaɪ.tən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "titan": giant, mogul, magnate, powerhouse.

Example usage of "titan": "He is a titan of industry now.". More examples on the page.