samson
word
/ˈsæmsən/
SAM-suhn
/ˈsæmsən/
SAM-suhn
Definition
Samson is a male name, especially known from the Bible as a man with extraordinary strength. It can also be used allusively to describe someone very strong.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written with a capital letter because it is a proper name. In biblical contexts, 'Samson' refers to the specific figure; in everyday speech, calling someone 'a Samson' is literary or humorous rather than common. Do not confuse it with the company name 'Samsung'.
Spanish: SansónPortuguese (BR): SansãoPortuguese (PT): SansãoChinese (Simplified): 参孙Chinese (Traditional): 參孫Hindi: सैमसन - शिमशोनArabic: شمشون - سامسونBengali: স্যামসনRussian: СамсонJapanese: サムソンVietnamese: SamsonKorean: 삼손Turkish: SamsonUrdu: سمسنIndonesian: Samson
Example Sentences
Samson was famous for his great strength.
basic
My grandfather named his dog Samson.
basic
In the story, Samson loses his hair.
basic
He carried that couch upstairs by himself—what a Samson.
natural
When Jake starts lifting boxes, everyone calls him Samson.
natural
Come on, Samson, open this jar for me.
natural