Bacchus

American  

[bak-uhs] / ˈbæk əs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the god of wine; Dionysus.

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Bacchus British  

/ ˈbækəs /

noun

1. (in ancient Greece and Rome) a god of wine and giver of ecstasy, identified with Dionysus

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Bacchus Cultural  

1. The Greek and Roman god of wine and revelry. He is also known by the Greek name Dionysus.

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In painting, Bacchus is often depicted eating a bunch of grapes and surrounded by satyrs.

A “bacchanalian” party or feast is marked by unrestrained drunkenness. The name recalls a Roman festival called Bacchanalia.

Etymology

Origin of Bacchus

< Latin < Greek Bákkhos

Example Sentences

These are two Europeans: Miriam, a deeply feeling, moody, beautiful Jewish-British painter with a mysterious past; and Donatello, an Italian Bacchus who closely resembles the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles’ “Faun.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Almut also decides, in secret, to participate in the prestigious Bacchus D’Or cooking competition, but does not tell Tobias, a decision that is sure to backfire on her.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

The Bacchus stands on plinth on a street corner near the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge and is a modern replica of the 16th Century work by sculptor Giambologna.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

After Napoli trudged off the field to applause from the Cubs dugout, Ross came onto the field to argue with Bacchus and also was ejected.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023

The ghosts cheered and threw spectral confetti as Bacchus strode around the stadium with his arms raised triumphantly, exulting in the worship.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan