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
1
A horror film built around a killer who murders victims one by one, usually graphically.
"They spent the night watching classic slasher movies."
2
A tool used for cutting through undergrowth.
"He cleared the overgrown path with a slasher."
How to use slasher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to a gory horror-movie genre or its killer character; also a cutting tool.
Common pairings
slasher film
slasher flick
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Word forms
- Plural
- slashers
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Etymology
From slash plus the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for slasher
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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.
