noun

slasher

Slasher (noun) means a horror film built around a killer who murders victims one by one, usually graphically. Example: “They spent the night watching classic slasher movies.”

noun

A horror film built around a killer who murders victims one by one, usually graphically.

"They spent the night watching classic slasher movies."

A tool used for cutting through undergrowth.

"He cleared the overgrown path with a slasher."

How to use slasher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly refers to a gory horror-movie genre or its killer character; also a cutting tool.

Common pairings

slasher film slasher flick

Word forms

slashers plural, Slashers plural

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Etymology

From slash plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for slasher

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slasher” mean?

The word “slasher” means a horror film built around a killer who murders victims one by one, usually graphically. In plain terms, most commonly refers to a gory horror-movie genre or its killer character; also a cutting tool.

How do you use “slasher” in a sentence?

Here is “slasher” used in a sentence: “They spent the night watching classic slasher movies.”

What part of speech is “slasher”?

“Slasher” is a noun.

How many meanings does “slasher” have?

“Slasher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a horror film built around a killer who murders victims one by one, usually graphically.