Frankenstein
noun
Fran·ken·stein
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌstīn 
also -ˌstēn
1
a
: the title character in Mary W. Shelley's novel Frankenstein who creates a monster that ruins his life
b
: a monster in the shape of a man especially in popularized versions of the Frankenstein story
2
: a monstrous creation
especially
: a work or agency that ruins its originator
Examples of Frankenstein in a Sentence
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This mesmerizing riff on Frankenstein is one of the best horror films of 2023.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Goya gave Frankenstein’s monster his Hollywood face.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
The couple's public appearance on Sunday comes just a few months after the first teaser dropped for Bale's upcoming movie The Bride, an adaptation of Frankenstein directed byMaggie Gyllenhaal.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
While no plot details are available yet for the in-development project, Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer's Body, Lisa Frankenstein) is penning the movie's script.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Ultimately, social adoption will depend on the ability to overcome the Frankenstein mythos.
—Robert Moran, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
Hey Frankenstein, one of Kandice’s classmates greeted her in front of the junior high school cafeteria.
—Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
New horror movies to see in 2024:From 'Lisa Frankenstein' to 'Terrifier 3'
What's next for Avantika?
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
The Bride, a new take on the Bride of Frankenstein tale set in 1930s Chicago, is being directed by Bale’s The Dark Knight costar Maggie Gyllenhaal.
—EW.com, 3 May 2024
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Goya gave Frankenstein’s monster his Hollywood face.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
The couple's public appearance on Sunday comes just a few months after the first teaser dropped for Bale's upcoming movie The Bride, an adaptation of Frankenstein directed byMaggie Gyllenhaal.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
While no plot details are available yet for the in-development project, Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer's Body, Lisa Frankenstein) is penning the movie's script.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Ultimately, social adoption will depend on the ability to overcome the Frankenstein mythos.
—Robert Moran, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
Hey Frankenstein, one of Kandice’s classmates greeted her in front of the junior high school cafeteria.
—Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
New horror movies to see in 2024:From 'Lisa Frankenstein' to 'Terrifier 3'
What's next for Avantika?
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
The Bride, a new take on the Bride of Frankenstein tale set in 1930s Chicago, is being directed by Bale’s The Dark Knight costar Maggie Gyllenhaal.
—EW.com, 3 May 2024
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“Frankenstein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Frankenstein. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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