name
Uncommon
Dracula
DRAK-yuu-luh
Dracula (name) means Bram Stoker's fictional vampire, and the novel of the same name. Example: “The film is based on the 1897 novel Dracula.”
name
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Bram Stoker's fictional vampire, and the novel of the same name.
"The film is based on the 1897 novel Dracula."
noun
1
(Informal, lowercase) Any vampire.
"He showed up at the party dressed as a dracula."
How to use Dracula
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe classic literary and film vampire — also used loosely for "a vampire" in general.
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Word forms
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Etymology
Named after Vlad III, known as Vlad Dracula, whose father belonged to the Order of the Dragon (Romanian "dracul").
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What does “Dracula” mean?
The word “Dracula” means bram Stoker's fictional vampire, and the novel of the same name. In plain terms, the classic literary and film vampire — also used loosely for "a vampire" in general.
How do you pronounce “Dracula”?
“Dracula” is pronounced DRAK-yuu-luh (/ˈdɹækjʊlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dracula” in a sentence?
Here is “Dracula” used in a sentence: “The film is based on the 1897 novel Dracula.”
What part of speech is “Dracula”?
Depending on how it is used, “Dracula” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Dracula” come from?
The word “Dracula” comes from Romanian. Named after Vlad III, known as Vlad Dracula, whose father belonged to the Order of the Dragon (Romanian "dracul").
Is “Dracula” a common word?
“Dracula” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Dracula” have?
“Dracula” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: bram Stoker's fictional vampire, and the novel of the same name.
