ghost story

noun

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

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Those into antiques, cozy inns, historic Americana or ghost stories, will love it here. Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025 The new photo contrasts the January depiction of the president, which showed the president seemingly lit from below – drawing comparisons to a camper with a flashlight under their chin telling ghost stories – and casting what could be perceived as a menacing stare at the lens. Alana Wise, NPR, 3 June 2025 As for what’s on sale heading into this year’s Sundance, there are decidedly fewer commercial offerings compared to last year’s action comedy Thelma, the ghost story Presence and the coming-of-age title My Old Ass. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025 The launch of business began with a ghost story, of sorts, Potilechio said. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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