name

Goliath

guh-LEYE-uhth

name

In the Bible, a giant warrior defeated in single combat by the young David.

"The story of David and Goliath is often used to describe an underdog beating a far bigger opponent."

noun

Any person or thing that is unusually huge or powerful, especially when facing a much smaller opponent.

"The small startup managed to outmanoeuvre the industry goliath."

"At two metres tall, he was a goliath on the basketball court."

How to Use Goliath

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA huge or dominant figure, from the biblical giant's name — often paired with "David" to mean an underdog story.

Common pairings

David and Goliath an industry goliath

Goliaths plural

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The story of David and _____ is often used to describe an underdog beating a far bigger opponent.

From the Hebrew name Golyat, borne by the biblical giant defeated by David.