Sodom

[ sod-uhm ]

noun

1. an ancient city destroyed, with Gomorrah, because of its wickedness. Genesis 18–19.
2. any very sinful, corrupt, vice-ridden place.

Sodom

/ ˈsɒdəm /

noun

1. Old Testament a city destroyed by God for its wickedness that, with Gomorrah, traditionally typifies depravity (Genesis 19:24)
2. this city as representing homosexuality
3. any place notorious for depravity

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sodom¹

From Late Latin Sodoma (neuter plural noun), from Greek Sódoma (neuter plural noun), from Hebrew Sĕdōm, of uncertain origin and meaning

Example Sentences

Where one conservative commentator sees Sodom and Gomorrah, data and trends paint a different picture.

From Los Angeles Times

“This whole family belongs in Sodom,” he says angrily, to which Mary replies, unbothered, “I don’t fancy another move.”

From Salon

In between the sections, there are extracts from Name the Day, many of them posts from OneCorn, a frequent user who often writes about Genesis — especially the stories of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham and Lot.

From Los Angeles Times

Just ask Noah’s neighbors or the people of Sodom and Gomorrah.

From Washington Times

One held a sign that said: "Jerusalem is not Sodom".

From Reuters