Methuselah Meaning in English

word

US

məθˈjuzəɫə

muh-YOO-zuh-luh

UK

məˈθjuːzɪlə

muh-THYOO-zi-luh

Definition

Methuselah is a person who lives a very long time, based on the biblical figure known for his old age. It can also mean a very large bottle of champagne or wine.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used humorously or metaphorically for someone or something that is very old ("You're as old as Methuselah"). The bottle meaning is mainly used in wine/champagne contexts. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: Matusalén
• Portuguese (BR): Matusalém
• Portuguese (PT): Matusalém
• Chinese (Simplified): 玛土撒拉 (长寿者)
• Chinese (Traditional): 瑪土撒拉（長壽者）
• Hindi: मथूसेलाह
• Arabic: متوشالح
• Bengali: মথুসেলাহ
• Russian: Мафусал
• Japanese: メトセラ
• Vietnamese: Methuselah - chai Methuselah (rượu vang/champagne cỡ lớn)
• Korean: 므두셀라
• Turkish: Methuselah
• Urdu: متوسالح
• Indonesian: Methuselah - botol Methuselah (anggur/sampanye besar)

Example Sentences

He is as old as Methuselah.

basic

A Methuselah of champagne holds a lot of wine.

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Some trees are true Methuselahs in the forest.

basic

That old car of yours? It's a real Methuselah!

natural

People joked that Grandma would outlive Methuselah.

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At the party, they opened a Methuselah to celebrate.

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