noun
Uncommon
slayer
SLAY-uh
Slayer (noun) means a person or thing that kills; a killer. Example: “In the story, she is destined to be the slayer of vampires.”
noun
1
A person or thing that kills; a killer.
"In the story, she is destined to be the slayer of vampires."
How to use slayer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that kills.
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Word forms
- Plural
- slayers
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In the story, she is destined to be the _____ of vampires.
Etymology
From Old English slaga, related to the verb slay plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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What does “slayer” mean?
The word “slayer” means a person or thing that kills; a killer. In plain terms, someone (or something) that kills.
How do you pronounce “slayer”?
“Slayer” is pronounced SLAY-uh (/ˈsleɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “slayer” in a sentence?
Here is “slayer” used in a sentence: “In the story, she is destined to be the slayer of vampires.”
What part of speech is “slayer”?
“Slayer” is a noun.
Where does the word “slayer” come from?
The word “slayer” comes from Old English. From Old English slaga, related to the verb slay plus the agent suffix -er.
Is “slayer” a common word?
“Slayer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
