1. plural of phoenix: mythical birds that burn themselves and rise from their ashes, symbolizing renewal or rebirth
Usage: mythology
2. plural of phoenix: people or things that recover and become successful again after seeming to fail completely
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Ancient legends tell of phoenixes that lived for hundreds of years.
• The mythical phoenixes were said to build nests of spices and aromatic wood.
• After the bankruptcy, the companies became phoenixes, rising stronger than before.
• These cities are phoenixes, rebuilt beautifully after the devastating war.
• Like phoenixes from the ashes, the athletes returned to competition after their injuries.
• The phoenixes in the story represented hope and eternal life.