Pandora
1 synonym for Pandora, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — In Greek mythology, the first woman, given a sealed box (actually a jar) by the gods and warned never to open it — she did anyway, releasing all the troubles of the world.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Pandora
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Pandora's box
open Pandora's box
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Pandōra, literally "all-gifted" or "all gifts," from pan- ("all") + dōron ("gift").
Full origin of Pandora →Frequently asked questions
What does “Pandora” mean?
The word “Pandora” means in Greek mythology, the first woman, given a sealed box (actually a jar) by the gods and warned never to open it — she did anyway, releasing all the troubles of the world. In plain terms, best known from the Greek myth about the box that released evil into the world.
How do you pronounce “Pandora”?
“Pandora” is pronounced pan-DAW-ruh (/ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pandora” in a sentence?
Here is “Pandora” used in a sentence: “The myth of Pandora explains why the world is full of hardship.”
What part of speech is “Pandora”?
Depending on how it is used, “Pandora” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Pandora” come from?
The word “Pandora” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Pandōra, literally "all-gifted" or "all gifts," from pan- ("all") + dōron ("gift").
Is “Pandora” a common word?
“Pandora” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Pandora” have?
“Pandora” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek mythology, the first woman, given a sealed box (actually a jar) by the gods and warned never to open it — she did anyway, releasing all the troubles of the world.
