1
: a hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings : monster
2
: a dreaded person or object
ogreish adjective

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
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Another, Dark Universe, is home to classic ogres like Frankenstein’s monster. Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025 In rag-tag combos of color and print, a Gen Z ogre would love their pleated skirts with perforated belts, as well as the fun and functional carabiners studded with butterfly motifs and acid-colored charms. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 But, when a movie is as much of a sensation as Shrek was, that can’t be the end of the story, and the sequel, released three years later, had everyone’s favorite ogre meet his disapproving in-laws in the Hollywood-esque kingdom of Far Far Away. James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025 What was once the final installment of the series, Shrek Forever After was released in 2010 and offered a new twist on the ogre's story. Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ogre

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ogre was in 1713

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“Ogre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ogre. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

ogre

noun
1
: an ugly giant of fairy tales and folklore that eats people
2
: a dreaded person or object
ogreish adjective

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