​very large; much larger or more important than similar things usually are. The match was shown on a giant screen outside the town hall. a giant step ...

an unusually large person, animal, or plant. He's a giant of a man. a very large and powerful organization. the multinational oil giants.

very large; much larger or more important than similar things usually are a giant crab, a giant-size box of tissues, a giant step toward achieving independence.

giant · ​. (in stories) a very large strong person who is often cruel and stupid. tales of giants and ogres · ​. a person or thing that is unusually large. He's a ...

One of the supposed beings in human form but of superhuman stature, who occur frequently in mythic or pseudo-historical traditions and in romantic fiction.

Before the arrival of the Israelites several races of giants were said to inhabit the land (Deut. 2). Goliath of Gath was apparently over 2.8 m.

(British English) (especially in sports) a person or team that defeats another much stronger opponent.

(astronomy) a large star towards the end of its life that is relatively cool and gives out a red light.

an imaginary creature like a man but extremely tall, strong, and usually very cruel, appearing especially in children's stories

​(especially in sports) the act of a person or team defeating a much stronger opponent. The team became famous for its giant-killing in the FA Cup.