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vampires

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈvæmpaɪɹz// UK //vˈæmpaɪəz// vam·pires

n. imaginary monsters from stories that drink the blood of living people. They are usually shown as being dead but still moving, and they often have long, sharp teeth.

n. mythological or folkloric beings who subsist by feeding on the life essence, typically in the form of blood, of living creatures. Often depicted as undead and possessing supernatural powers such as immortality or shapeshifting.


SIMPLE

Vampires are popular characters in many horror movies.

CONTEXTUAL

According to the old legends, vampires cannot enter a house unless they are invited in by the owner.

COMPLEX

The modern literary portrayal of vampires has shifted from mindless monsters to sophisticated, tragic figures who struggle with their predatory nature and the isolation of eternal life.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to the species or folklore in general.

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