ogre

noun

ˈō-gər 

1

: a hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings : monster

2

: a dreaded person or object

ogreish

ˈō-g(ə-)rish 

adjective

Synonyms of ogre

• monster

Examples of ogre in a Sentence

The book portrays their father as an ogre who mistreated them.

a horror movie filled with ogres and demons of every description

Recent Examples on the Web

People are turned into wolves, there are ogres and undead creatures of the sea who lure others to their demise. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026

If Codex wants to talk about gremlins or ogres or pigeons, especially pigeons, let it. — Brian Barrett, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2026

The fantasy comedy twisted the types of fairy tales that Disney was known for with cruder and sillier humor and centered a grumpy ogre journeying to save a princess. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 15 May 2026

Zendaya, Marcello Hernandez, and Skyler Gisondo will portray the children of the central ogre couple. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, probably ultimately from Latin Orcus, god of the underworld

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ogre

noun

ˈō-gər 

1

: an ugly giant of fairy tales and folklore that eats people

2

: a dreaded person or object

ogreish

ˈō-g(ə-)rish 

adjective