Ghost Story

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊst stɔːri/

Definitions of ghost story

noun A ghost story is a tale or account of supernatural events or occurrences involving ghosts or spirits.

Example Sentences

A1 I read a ghost story last night.

A2 She told us a scary ghost story around the campfire.

B1 The ghost story kept me up all night, too scared to sleep.

B2 The old abandoned house was rumored to be haunted, making it the perfect setting for a ghost story.

C1 The author's latest novel is a chilling ghost story that has been receiving rave reviews.

C2 The film adaptation of the classic ghost story is set to be released next month.

Examples of ghost story in a Sentence

formal The author's latest book is a chilling ghost story set in a haunted mansion.

informal Let's gather around the campfire and tell a spooky ghost story.

slang I heard a crazy ghost story about that abandoned house down the street.

figurative Her past mistakes haunted her like a never-ending ghost story.

Grammatical Forms of ghost story

• past tense: told
• plural: ghost stories
• comparative: more ghostly
• superlative: most ghostly
• present tense: tells
• future tense: will tell
• perfect tense: has told
• continuous tense: is telling
• singular: ghost story
• positive degree: ghost story
• infinitive: to tell ghost stories
• gerund: telling ghost stories
• participle: telling

Origin and Evolution of ghost story

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'ghost story' originated from the Old English word 'gast' which means spirit or soul, and 'storu' which means tale or history.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'ghost story' has come to refer to a tale involving supernatural elements or spirits, often meant to evoke fear or suspense in the audience.