ghost story

noun

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

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His previous two films, 2020’s Caveat and 2024’s Oddity, are nerve-jangling ghost stories about very bad people trying to get away with very bad things. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026 The project is still in early development, but the reports say the series is envisioned as a modern update on the classic ghost story. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 The best East Coast road trip route hits eight cities packed with content-worthy moments, late-night food halls, ghost stories and beach-town vibes — all in one stretch of coastline. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026 There are no details yet about the new Casper, described as a modern update on the classic ghost story, which is in the early stages of development. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ghost story

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 14 May. 2026.

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