vampire
noun
vam·pire
ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r 
1
: the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
2
a
: one who lives by preying on others
b
: a woman who exploits and ruins her lover
3
Examples of vampire in a Sentence
regarded debt collectors as vampires who made a living from the misery of others
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The Wicked actress will star as the titular vampire, as well as the 22 other roles, in an adaptation of Dracula set to debut in London’s West End in February 2026, per Deadline.
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 13 May 2025
In Coogler’s cinematic and musical world of vampire horror, the Chinese characters are deeply integrated into the Delta’s Black community, dancing alongside Black partygoers.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Ryan Coogler's period vampire thriller, Sinners, maintains a strong hold on second place with $21 million.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Elsewhere in the film, the Irish vampire Remmick, pursued by Choctaw vampire hunters, tricks his way into the protection of a pair of Klan members living near Clarksdale and turns them into creatures of the night.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 13 May 2025
In Coogler’s cinematic and musical world of vampire horror, the Chinese characters are deeply integrated into the Delta’s Black community, dancing alongside Black partygoers.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Ryan Coogler's period vampire thriller, Sinners, maintains a strong hold on second place with $21 million.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Elsewhere in the film, the Irish vampire Remmick, pursued by Choctaw vampire hunters, tricks his way into the protection of a pair of Klan members living near Clarksdale and turns them into creatures of the night.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
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“Vampire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vampire. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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vampire
noun
vam·pire
ˈvam-ˌpī(ə)r
1
: the body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of sleeping persons
2
Medical Definition
vampire
noun
vam·pire
ˈvam-ˌpī(ə)r
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