cupid

[US]/'kju:pid/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (the Roman god of love) Cupid (the embodiment of love in Roman mythology); a handsome boy; a statue of Cupid.

Phrases & Collocations

cupid's arrow

cupid's bow

play cupid

Example Sentences

fall in love with cupid's help

send a cupid's arrow to someone's heart

believe in the power of cupid

cupid's bow and arrow

cupid's arrow struck my heart

Real-world Examples

Eros is from Greek mythology, which predates the Romans' Cupid.

Source: Festival Comprehensive Record

The cute little cherubic cloud baby we know as Cupid used to be a strapping young hunk named Eros.

Source: Festival Comprehensive Record

On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!

Source: EnglishPod 271-365

I thought Cupid wouldn't be there, Anthony said, laughing.

Source: VOA Special December 2018 Collection

I guess it wasn't cupid that brought her here.

Source: Friends Season 7

Cupid Corn for Valentine's Day is red, pink, and white.

Source: One Hundred Thousand Whys

Before he was a chubby, winged cherub, Cupid was a fearsome deity.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

That was way before the Candy Cupid's incarnations of Valentine's Day.

Source: One Hundred Thousand Whys

Hearts and of course cupid who was long been a natural fit for the holiday.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

He does this Valentine's day thing where he tracks cupid on the radar. - Aww, cute.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

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