Godzilla
What is another word for Godzilla? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A giant, fire-breathing movie monster from Japanese films, and by extension anything huge and destructive of its kind.
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How to use Godzilla
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
like Godzilla
a Godzilla of a storm
Etymology
From Japanese Gojira, a blend of gorira ("gorilla") and kujira ("whale"), invented for the 1954 film.
Full origin of Godzilla →Frequently asked questions
What does “Godzilla” mean?
The word “Godzilla” means a giant, fire-breathing movie monster from Japanese films, and by extension anything huge and destructive of its kind. In plain terms, originally a movie monster; now used loosely for anything enormous, powerful, or hard to stop.
How do you pronounce “Godzilla”?
“Godzilla” is pronounced god-ZIH-luh (/ɡɑdˈzɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Godzilla” in a sentence?
Here is “Godzilla” used in a sentence: “The new skyscraper looms over downtown like Godzilla.”
What part of speech is “Godzilla”?
“Godzilla” is a noun.
Where does the word “Godzilla” come from?
The word “Godzilla” dates back to around 1954 and comes from Japanese. From Japanese Gojira, a blend of gorira ("gorilla") and kujira ("whale"), invented for the 1954 film.
Is “Godzilla” a common word?
“Godzilla” is an uncommon word in modern English.
