vampire
noun
vam·pire
ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r 
1
: the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
2
a
: one who lives by preying on others
b
: a woman who exploits and ruins her lover
3
Examples of vampire in a Sentence
regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
With good reason, as the history of this Louisiana city is filled with lore of witchcraft, voodoo, and even vampires.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
Dive into the world of vampires and werewolves by visiting the Forks Chamber of Commerce.
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Something evil's lurking in the dark In Rice's books, Revenant vampires are terrifying, mindless, feral monsters.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vampire
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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vampire. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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vampire
noun
vam·pire
ˈvam-ˌpī(ə)r
1
: the body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of sleeping persons
2
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vampire
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vam·pire
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