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vampire

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Noun — A legendary undead creature said to survive by drinking the blood of the living.

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Etymology

From French vampire, via German and Hungarian from a Slavic word, ultimately of uncertain origin.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “vampire” mean?

The word “vampire” means a legendary undead creature said to survive by drinking the blood of the living. In plain terms, a blood-drinking undead being from folklore, or (informally) someone who exhausts you.

How do you pronounce “vampire”?

“Vampire” is pronounced VAM-peye-uh (/ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “vampire” in a sentence?

Here is “vampire” used in a sentence: “The film follows a vampire who has lived in the same city for three hundred years.”

What part of speech is “vampire”?

“Vampire” is a noun.

Where does the word “vampire” come from?

The word “vampire” comes from French. From French vampire, via German and Hungarian from a Slavic word, ultimately of uncertain origin.

Is “vampire” a common word?

“Vampire” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “vampire” have?

“Vampire” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a legendary undead creature said to survive by drinking the blood of the living.

What is the difference between a vampire and a zombie?

Both are undead creatures of legend, but a vampire is said to survive by drinking the blood of the living and is usually portrayed as intelligent and deliberate. A zombie is typically depicted as a mindless reanimated corpse, driven by instinct rather than planning.

Is Dracula the same thing as a vampire?

Dracula is one specific fictional vampire, the title character of Bram Stoker's novel, while vampire is the general term for the legendary blood-drinking undead creature. Every version of Dracula is a vampire, but most vampires in folklore and fiction are not Dracula.

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