noun
Uncommon
slaying
SLAY-ihng
Slaying (noun) means a killing, especially a murder. Example: “Detectives are still investigating the slaying downtown.”
noun
1
A killing, especially a murder.
"The slaying of the civil rights activist brought a storm of protest."
"Detectives are still investigating the slaying downtown."
How to use slaying
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- slayings
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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.
