Definition of GOLEM

golem

Plural: golems

Noun

  • A legendary creature, often an animated anthropomorphic being.
  • (Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means
  • a mechanism that can move automatically
  • A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic.
  • A humanoid creature made from any previously inanimate matter, such as wood or stone, animated by magic.

Examples

  • With a powerful play, she brought a GOLEM to life on the Words With Friends board, blocking her opponent’s best move.

Origin / Etymology

From Hebrew גולם \ גֹּלֶם (gólem).

Synonyms

automaton, robot

Scrabble Score: 8

golem: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
golem: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
golem: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

golem: valid Words With Friends Word