Endymion

noun

En·​dym·​i·​on en-ˈdi-mē-ən How to pronounce Endymion (audio)
: a beautiful youth loved by Selene in Greek mythology

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The couple won't, however, be competing for fans on Valentine’s Day, as they are set to headline the 2026 Endymion Extravaganza in New Orleans. — Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 On Endymion Saturday, occupancy is expected to have shot up to 95%. — Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 The Krewe of Bacchus Parade and Krewe of Endymion Parade roll the weekend before Fat Tuesday. — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024 Marshall and co-star Cindy Williams were in town as the co-grand marshals of the Endymion parade and were recruited as guest stars for SNL. — David Lee Simmons, NOLA.com, 8 Feb. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Endymiōn

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Endymion was in 1567

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“Endymion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Endymion. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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