Meaning & Definition of word "Ghost"

Ghost

/ɡoʊst/

1. The spirit or soul of a dead person, often depicted as a pale, shadowy figure.
- Example: Some say the ghost of the old lady still haunts the mansion.
2. A faint or elusive presence.
- Example: There was a ghost of a smile on her lips as she remembered the good times.
3. An abandoned or forgotten person or thing.
- Example: He felt like a ghost in the party, invisible among the lively crowd.

1. To appear as a ghost or spirit.
- Example: The long-forgotten love seemed to ghost through his memories.
2. To leave someone suddenly without explanation, especially in the context of dating.
- Example: After their second date, he decided to ghost her instead of saying he wasn't interested.
3. To design or write a piece of content for someone else, usually without acknowledgment.
- Example: She was hired to ghost the autobiography for the famous celebrity.

Old English 'gāst', meaning 'breath', 'soul', or 'spirit'.

ghost town:

A deserted town or the disuse of an area, often implying decay.

ghostwriter:

A person who writes for someone else, typically without receiving credit.

to ghost someone:

To cut off communication suddenly without explanation.

specter:

A ghost or phantom, often implying a haunting presence.

poltergeist:

A mischievous ghost responsible for unexplained noises and movements.

revenue ghost:

A term used in business when past earnings still appear in financial reports.

Meaning: To stop all communication with someone.

Example Sentence: After our last fight, she completely ghosted me.

Meaning: To leave unexpectedly or without notice.

Example Sentence: He just ghosted out of the party without saying goodbye.