noun
Methuselah
Methuselah (noun) means a biblical figure said to have lived longer than anyone else recorded in the Bible, used figuratively for someone or something extremely old. Example: “At ninety-eight, my grandfather jokes he's turning into a Methuselah.”
noun
1
A biblical figure said to have lived longer than anyone else recorded in the Bible, used figuratively for someone or something extremely old.
"At ninety-eight, my grandfather jokes he's turning into a Methuselah."
2
A large wine bottle holding about six litres, equal to eight standard bottles.
"The restaurant brought out a Methuselah of champagne for the celebration."
How to use Methuselah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a way of saying "extremely old", or a giant wine bottle sized for a big celebration.
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- methuselahs, methuselae
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Etymology
From the Hebrew name Məṯûšelaḥ, a figure in the Hebrew Bible reputed to have lived 969 years.
Class of 969
Methuselah joined the language around 969.
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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.
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