1. plural of calliope: steam-powered musical instruments that produce sound through whistles, typically used on riverboats and at carnivals
2. plural of calliope: in Greek mythology, the Muses of epic poetry and eloquence
Usage: mythology

Examples

• The old riverboat’s calliopes played cheerful melodies as it approached the dock.
• Several calliopes were featured at the vintage carnival celebration.
• The museum displayed two restored calliopes from the 1800s.
• Calliopes could be heard echoing across the Mississippi River.
• The ancient Greeks honored calliopes as divine sources of inspiration.
• Artists often depicted calliopes with scrolls and writing tablets.