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ghost story


ghost story

noun

Definition of GHOST STORY

1
: a story about ghosts
2
: a tale based on imagination rather than fact
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First Known Use of GHOST STORY

1819

Rhymes with GHOST STORY

backstory, centaury, clerestory, fish story, John Dory, Noyori, Old Glory, outlawry, satori, self-glory, short story, sob story, vainglory, war story

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