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Solomon
SO-luh-muhn
Solomon (name) means a king of ancient Israel renowned in the Bible and Quran for his exceptional wisdom, and the son of King David. Example: “The story of Solomon settling the dispute between two mothers is a classic tale of clever judgment.”
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A king of ancient Israel renowned in the Bible and Quran for his exceptional wisdom, and the son of King David.
"The story of Solomon settling the dispute between two mothers is a classic tale of clever judgment."
noun
1
A person of extraordinary wisdom or sound judgment, named after the biblical king.
"The old judge was something of a Solomon, famous for his fair and clever rulings."
"They needed a Solomon to settle the family inheritance dispute."
2
An oversized wine or champagne bottle holding about 18 liters — the equivalent of 24 standard bottles.
"The restaurant kept a Solomon of champagne on display for special celebrations."
How to use Solomon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA byword for a wise judge, or an enormous bottle of wine.
Common pairings
the wisdom of Solomon
act like a Solomon
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Etymology
From the Hebrew name Shelomo, related to shalom ("peace"), passed into English through Greek and Latin.
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What does “Solomon” mean?
The word “Solomon” means a king of ancient Israel renowned in the Bible and Quran for his exceptional wisdom, and the son of King David. In plain terms, a byword for a wise judge, or an enormous bottle of wine.
How do you pronounce “Solomon”?
“Solomon” is pronounced SO-luh-muhn (/ˈsɑləmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Solomon” in a sentence?
Here is “Solomon” used in a sentence: “The story of Solomon settling the dispute between two mothers is a classic tale of clever judgment.”
What part of speech is “Solomon”?
Depending on how it is used, “Solomon” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Solomon” come from?
The word “Solomon” comes from Latin. From the Hebrew name Shelomo, related to shalom ("peace"), passed into English through Greek and Latin.
Is “Solomon” a common word?
“Solomon” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Solomon” have?
“Solomon” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a king of ancient Israel renowned in the Bible and Quran for his exceptional wisdom, and the son of King David.
What is a "Solomon" bottle in wine terms?
A Solomon is an oversized wine or champagne bottle holding about 18 liters, equivalent to 24 standard bottles. It is named after the biblical king, following the tradition of naming large-format wine bottles after historical or biblical figures.
What does it mean to call someone "a Solomon"?
Calling someone "a Solomon" describes a person of extraordinary wisdom or sound judgment, named after the biblical King Solomon. It is typically used to praise someone's fairness or wise decision-making, often in resolving a difficult dispute.
Who was King Solomon?
Solomon was a king of ancient Israel, renowned in the Bible and Quran for his exceptional wisdom, and the son of King David. His reputation for wisdom is the source of later figurative uses of the name.
