English

Proper noun

Goliath

1. A giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.
2. A male given name

Derived terms

• David-and-Goliath

Translations

Noun

Goliath ‎(plural Goliaths)

1. (figuratively) Any large person or thing; someone or something that is abnormally large or powerful.

   That Goliath is so big and strong, the little man will never stand a chance against him if he on his wrong side.

   • 1969, Iceberg Slim, Pimp: The Story of My Life (Holloway House Publishing)

     I was glad I hadn't stacked that sling-shot switch blade in my pocket against that thirty-eight magnum stuck beneath Goliath's belt.

2. A very large champagne bottle with the capacity of about 27 liters, equivalent to 36 standard bottles.

See also

• Goliath on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

German

Proper noun

Goliath m ‎(genitive Goliaths)

1. Goliath (biblical character)

English

Noun

goliath ‎(plural goliaths)

1. Alternative letter-case form of Goliath
   • 2009, January 18, “Leslie Kaufman”, in Torn Between Green Galas? At Least They’re a Walk Apart:

     The second gala is being held by the International Conservation Caucus Foundation, comprising the goliaths of international and animal wildlife conservation like the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Federation.