odyssey
noun
A long, eventful journey or series of experiences; an epic adventure full of challenges and discoveries.
Etymology
From Greek Odysseia, the epic poem by Homer describing the ten-year journey of Odysseus returning home from the Trojan War.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Their road trip became an odyssey across twelve states."
- 2.
"The startup's journey to success was a true odyssey of setbacks and breakthroughs."
- 3.
"His odyssey from refugee to citizen inspired millions."
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Fun Fact
Homer's Odyssey, written around 700 BC, is one of the oldest works of Western literature. Odysseus faced monsters, gods, and temptations during his ten-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (O, D, Y, S, S, E, Y)
Scrabble Value: 14 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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