Samson

[sam-suhn]

noun

1. a judge of Israel famous for his great strength. Judges 13–16.

2. any man of extraordinary physical strength.

3. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “like the sun.”

Samson

/ ˈsæmsən /

noun

1. a judge of Israel, who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistine oppressors until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah (Judges 13–16)

2. any man of outstanding physical strength

Samson

1. In the Old Testament, an Israelite servant of God who pitted his invincible strength and his wits against the Philistines on many occasions. He was eventually betrayed by his lover, the beautiful Delilah, who tricked Samson into telling her that the secret of his strength lay in his uncut hair. Delilah cut Samson's hair while he slept, and then called for the Philistines, who captured and blinded him. During his captivity, Samson's hair grew back, and he eventually pulled the Philistines' banquet hall down on their heads.

Other Word Forms

• Samsonian adjective

Example Sentences

Hey, maybe the president will fall in love with the city over the next three years — and maybe Miller’s bald pate will grow hair worthy of Samson.

From Los Angeles Times

Co-author of the report Renate Samson said a better understanding of the technology and evidence of the impact on teaching methods and learning outcomes was needed.

From BBC

Paul Samson, president of the Centre of International Governance Innovation who has held various senior positions in Canadian government over 30 years, has seen Carney in action first-hand.

From BBC

“He’s got iconic hair and a propensity for women,” McCoy said of Samson.

From Los Angeles Times

The yellow cranes, known affectionately as Samson and Goliath, are significant not just because of their size - they are an iconic part of the city's psyche.

From BBC