Meaning of the word godzilla in English

What does godzilla mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

godzilla

US /ɡɑːdˈzɪlə/
UK /ɡɒdˈzɪlə/

Noun

1.

a giant, destructive, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation, originally appearing in Japanese films

Example:
The city was devastated by Godzilla's rampage.
Many films have featured Godzilla as the main antagonist or protagonist.
2.

something of immense size or power, often destructive

Example:
The new software update was a real Godzilla, crashing systems everywhere.
The company's debt became a financial Godzilla, threatening to collapse the entire enterprise.