vampire meaning

UK /ˈvæmpaɪə/ US /ˈvæmpaɪr/ 2 syllables

vampire (noun): (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living.

Definition of vampire

  1. (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living

    Synonyms: lamia

    Type of: evil spirit

How to pronounce vampire

vampire is pronounced /ˈvæmpaɪə/ in British English and /ˈvæmpaɪr/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with VA · words ending in RE · 7-letter words

More about vampire on Wikipedia.