vampire
Translation
vampire
Examples
He dressed up as a vampire for Halloween.
He dressed up as a vampire for Halloween.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) vampire a mythical being said to subsist by feeding on the blood of the living. He dressed up as a vampire for Halloween.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bloodsucker, ghoul
Etymology
From French 'vampire', from German 'Vampir', from Serbian 'vampir'.
Memory Tips
Picture Dracula with his cape and fangs, the classic image of a vampire.