Aphrodite

noun

Aph·​ro·​di·​te ˌa-frə-ˈdī-tē How to pronounce Aphrodite (audio)
: the Greek goddess of love and beauty compare venus

Examples of Aphrodite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Born in Juneau, Alaska, Patrice Aphrodite Helmar's artistic journey began in their father's camera shop and darkroom. Photovogue, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024 Instead of a mad dash to the store after work, plan ahead with these delicious confections that even Aphrodite and Cupid are sure to approve of. Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2024 Pygmalion prays to Aphrodite that Galatea come to life, and his wish is granted. Mark Paterson, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2024 Growing a roughness into A jewel: Aphrodite’s secret. Ariana Reines, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023 The look was popular among ancient Greek women, who were copying depictions of the styles worn by their goddesses: Artemis, the archer, wore her bun tight and at the nape; Aphrodite tied hers off at the crown. Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 5 Dec. 2023 Harper styled herself as Aphrodite, the goddess of love, in a long blonde wig while Gideon became Hermes the messenger god in a winged helmet and matching winged sandals. Lydia Price, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023 The lower deck area is lined with Aphrodite statues, faux pillars, water fountains, a blue-tiled 28-foot pool, and a glittering fiber-optic ceiling. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2023 Not for me the epic scramble of one of my favorite characters, Psyche, who went in search of her missing husband, Eros, while heavily pregnant, and scaled Olympus in order to tackle her terrifying mother-in-law, the goddess Aphrodite. Charlotte Higgins, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Greek Aphroditē

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aphrodite was in 1565

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“Aphrodite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aphrodite. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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