vampire — A mythical creature that feeds on the blood of living beings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A mythical creature that feeds on the blood of living beings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæmpaɪər/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is a total vampire - he sleeps all day and raids the fridge at night!
- The vampire turned to dust when exposed to sunlight.
- She dressed as a vampire for Halloween, complete with fake fangs and a cape.
vampire
NOUN[/ˈvæmpaɪər/]
A mythical creature that feeds on the blood of living beings
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word entered English in the 18th century from Serbian 'vampir', derived from East European folk traditions and legends. It gained widespread prominence in Western culture through Bram Stoker's 1897 novel 'Dracula', which popularized the concept of the vampire as a supernatural creature that feeds on human blood.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from Serbian 'vampir' with no productive morphological breakdown in English. The ultimate etymological origin of the Serbian term remains uncertain, though it likely derives from Slavic folk traditions concerning revenants and the undead.
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📝Examples
“My roommate is a total vampire - he sleeps all day and raids the fridge at night!”
“The vampire turned to dust when exposed to sunlight.”
“She dressed as a vampire for Halloween, complete with fake fangs and a cape.”
“That energy vampire at work drains everyone's enthusiasm with constant complaints.”
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