variants
also zombi
as in vampire
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of zombie
Then, the man transforms into a violent, flesh-eating zombie, and all hell — with a side of George Romero-style class warfare — breaks loose.
—
Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Had the New York Jets not rallied for their first win of the 2025 season against Joe Flacco and the zombie version of the Cincinnati Bengals, the early window would have been equally sleepy.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
An innocent fellow named TimMet a zombie quite horrid and grim.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
What results is a zombie movie that’s horrifying, heartfelt, and hilarious, sometimes all at once — much like queerness itself.
—James Factora, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zombie
Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Had the New York Jets not rallied for their first win of the 2025 season against Joe Flacco and the zombie version of the Cincinnati Bengals, the early window would have been equally sleepy.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
An innocent fellow named TimMet a zombie quite horrid and grim.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
What results is a zombie movie that’s horrifying, heartfelt, and hilarious, sometimes all at once — much like queerness itself.
—James Factora, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zombie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zombie
Noun
-
On the previous episode, the stars danced spooky routines as ghosts, zombies, vampires and more for Halloween Night.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Her take on a classic vampire included a red corset with black lace detailing and sleeves, along with a velvet skirt.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Played by legendary arthouse actress Delphine Seyrig, the Countess Elizabeth Báthory soon reveals herself to be a succubus, who has maintained her Dietrich-like looks and poise by feasting on the blood of younger women.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
-
The Warrens attempted to vanquish the succubus with prayer, crosses, holy water and a police officer with them for protection.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The Devil’s Museum, a satellite of the main collection, has amassed more than 3,000 depictions of demons, evil spirits and incubus from around the world.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Your fame sits beside you like an incubus, and people are embarrassed and want to leave the room.—
Candace Bushnell,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Kids can trick-or-treat at Calico Ghost Town shops and businesses before the sun falls and ghouls fill the park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
-
No disrespect to Purnell, who perfectly calibrated Lucy’s intrinsic hopefulness in the first season and slowly begins to curdle it this go-round as Lucy spends more time among ghouls, raiders, cannibals, and various other feuding factions.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Zombie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zombie. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share