noun Uncommon

slaying

SLAY-ihng

Slaying (noun) means a killing, especially a murder. Example: “Detectives are still investigating the slaying downtown.”

noun

A killing, especially a murder.

"Detectives are still investigating the slaying downtown."

How to Use Slaying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA killing, often used in news reports about a murder.

When to use it

Common in journalism and crime reporting rather than everyday speech.

slayings plural

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What does “slaying” mean?

The word “slaying” means a killing, especially a murder. In plain terms, a killing, often used in news reports about a murder.

How do you pronounce “slaying”?

“Slaying” is pronounced SLAY-ihng (/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “slaying” in a sentence?

Here is “slaying” used in a sentence: “Detectives are still investigating the slaying downtown.”

What part of speech is “slaying”?

“Slaying” is a noun.

Is “slaying” a common word?

“Slaying” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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