ghost story

noun

1
: a story about ghosts
2
: a tale based on imagination rather than fact

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Aftertaste is both a haunting ghost story and epic romance woven together with strong characters written in vivid cinematic detail, per the studio. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 May 2025 In this case, Steven Soderbergh, in his second film of the year, after the ghost story Presence. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 What should have been a picturesque Swiss retreat turned into a somber, claustrophobic affair, as relentless storms and unseasonably cold weather kept them confined indoors. Bored and restless, the group began a ghost story competition. Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Takeshi tells guests a ghost story about the shrine that seems oddly specific. Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ghost story

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ghost story was in 1730

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“Ghost story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghost%20story. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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