(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon
Used in a Sentence
triton
How to use triton in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for triton.
Editorial note
The triton factory issue here is a strawman.
Examples2
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of triton gathered in one view.
the largest moon of Neptune
tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for triton.
noun
(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon
See also: Triton
noun
the largest moon of Neptune
See also: Triton
noun
tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells
noun
small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
See also: newt
Example sentences
The triton factory issue here is a strawman.
Then some guys come and say that some specie of triton is living there and might be disturbed, and the project is cancelled, and the factory guy must build another factory far away, and it's an headache, and he gets some "compensation" from the local administration, which is just people's tax money.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use triton in a sentence?
The triton factory issue here is a strawman.
What does triton mean?
(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon
What part of speech is triton?
triton is commonly used as noun.