Vampire: meaning, definitions and examples

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vampire

 

[ หˆvรฆmpaษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legendary creature

A vampire is a mythical creature that is said to feed on the blood of the living. Vampires are often depicted as pale, nocturnal beings with fangs and the ability to transform into bats. They are commonly associated with immortality, supernatural powers, and a fear of sunlight.

Synonyms

bloodsucker, creature of the night, undead

Examples of usage

  • Count Dracula is one of the most famous vampires in literature.
  • The vampire's bite is said to turn its victims into vampires themselves.
  • In some cultures, people believed that placing garlic near doorways could ward off vampires.

Translations

Translations of the word "vampire" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vampiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคถเคพเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vampir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vampir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะผะฟั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wampir

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธ่ก€้ฌผ (ใใ‚…ใ†ใ‘ใคใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vampire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vampiro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vampir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฑ€ํŒŒ์ด์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุงุต ุฏู…ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upรญr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upรญr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ่ก€้ฌผ (xฤซxuรจguว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vampir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vampรญra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะผะฟะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vampir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vampiro

Etymology

The word 'vampire' originated from Eastern European folklore, particularly from Slavic and Romanian traditions. The concept of vampires has existed for centuries, with variations in different cultures. The modern image of vampires, as popularized in literature and film, has evolved from these traditional beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,706, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.