Trojan War

noun

: a 10-year war between the Greeks and Trojans brought on by the abduction of Helen by Paris and ended with the destruction of Troy

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The Greek epic, which follows Odysseus on his perilous 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, is a foundational work in Western literature. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 8 July 2026 Damon is the face of The Odyssey as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, whom the film follows on his 10-year trek home following the Trojan War. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus’ long and fantastical trip home from the Trojan War, back to the Kingdom of Ithaca to save his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 The film is Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, following the legendary Greek king Odysseus on his perilous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Trojan War

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1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Trojan War was in 1611

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Trojan War

noun
: a 10-year war between the ancient Greeks and Trojans

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