Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy; also, the god of intoxication, wild revelry, and uncontrolled passion.

“The ancient Greeks worshipped Bacchus, the god of wine and festivities.”

2. proper noun

A Roman god of wine and fertility, equivalent to the Greek Dionysus.

“The Roman festival of Bacchus was a time of great celebration and indulgence.”