Methuselah
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Methuselah, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A biblical figure said to have lived longer than anyone else recorded in the Bible, used figuratively for someone or something extremely old.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From the Hebrew name Məṯûšelaḥ, a figure in the Hebrew Bible reputed to have lived 969 years.
Full origin of Methuselah →Frequently asked questions
What does “Methuselah” mean?
The word “Methuselah” means a biblical figure said to have lived longer than anyone else recorded in the Bible, used figuratively for someone or something extremely old. In plain terms, either a way of saying "extremely old", or a giant wine bottle sized for a big celebration.
How do you use “Methuselah” in a sentence?
Here is “Methuselah” used in a sentence: “At ninety-eight, my grandfather jokes he's turning into a Methuselah.”
What part of speech is “Methuselah”?
“Methuselah” is a noun.
Where does the word “Methuselah” come from?
The word “Methuselah” dates back to around 969 and comes from Hebrew. From the Hebrew name Məṯûšelaḥ, a figure in the Hebrew Bible reputed to have lived 969 years.
How many meanings does “Methuselah” have?
“Methuselah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a biblical figure said to have lived longer than anyone else recorded in the Bible, used figuratively for someone or something extremely old.