god

a  : the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe — see also man of god

b 

◊ God is used informally by itself and in phrases to make a statement or question more forceful or to express surprise, anger, etc. These uses are common but are considered offensive by some people.

• God, it's hot out today.
• Good God, that's a lot of food!
• God Almighty, is it that late already?
• My God, what were you thinking?!
• Oh my God! I can't believe it!
• By God, I refuse to give up!
• For God's sake, what do you want from me?
• Who in God's name [=on earth, in heaven's name] could that be?
• Where in God's name have you been?
• I swear to God, if you're not ready in five minutes, I'm leaving without you.
• I wish to God you would stop complaining.

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[count] : a spirit or being that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people : one of various spirits or beings worshipped in some religions — often used informally to suggest that what happens to someone is controlled by gods or by luck

a  : a person and especially a man who is greatly loved or admired

b  : a person who is very important or powerful in a particular field — usually plural

[singular] : something that is regarded as one of the most important things in someone's life

the gods British : the highest and cheapest seats in a theater