noun
Voltron
Voltron (noun) means a group of separate parts or people that becomes far more powerful once combined into one whole. Example: “The five startups merged like Voltron to take on the industry giant.”
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A group of separate parts or people that becomes far more powerful once combined into one whole.
"The five startups merged like Voltron to take on the industry giant."
How to use Voltron
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSeveral smaller things joining together to form one much more powerful thing.
When to use it
Informal, pop-culture reference, often used jokingly about teamwork or mergers.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Voltrons
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Etymology
From Voltron, a giant robot formed by combining five smaller robots in the 1980s animated series Voltron: Defender of the Universe.
Class of 1980
Voltron joined the language around 1980.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Voltron” mean?
The word “Voltron” means a group of separate parts or people that becomes far more powerful once combined into one whole. In plain terms, several smaller things joining together to form one much more powerful thing.
How do you use “Voltron” in a sentence?
Here is “Voltron” used in a sentence: “The five startups merged like Voltron to take on the industry giant.”
What part of speech is “Voltron”?
“Voltron” is a noun.
Where does the word “Voltron” come from?
The word “Voltron” dates back to around 1980. From Voltron, a giant robot formed by combining five smaller robots in the 1980s animated series Voltron: Defender of the Universe.
