/ Dictionary / Index E Eros: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: E•ros Pronunciation: (ēr'os, er'os), [key] — pl. E•ro•tes the ancient Greek god of love, identified by the Romans with Cupid. a representation of this god. a winged figure of a child representing love or the power of love. (sometimes l.c.) physical love; sexual desire. Cf. agape (def. 2). an asteroid that approaches to within 14 million miles (22 million km) of the earth once every 44 years. the libido. instincts for self-preservation collectively. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: eros (Thesaurus) -eroo erose Related Content Daily Word Quiz: meritocracy Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language