Meaning & Definition of word "Haunt"

Haunt

/hɔːnt/

1. A place frequently visited, especially by a particular group.
- Example: The café became a popular haunt for local artists.
2. A ghost or spirit that is believed to appear in a specific place.
- Example: Legend has it that the haunt of the pirate still lingers near the old shipwreck.

1. To visit frequently or continually; to appear in a place often.
- Example: The ghost is said to haunt the old castle, wandering its halls at night.
2. To inhabit or frequent a place in a way that causes unease.
- Example: The memories of their past mistakes continue to haunt him.
3. To be persistently in someone's mind, affecting their thoughts or feelings.
- Example: The tragedy of that day still haunts her even after many years.

Middle English 'haunten', from Old French 'hanter', to frequent or dwell.

haunt someone's thoughts:

To occupy someone's mind persistently.

haunt a place:

To be often present in a location.

haunted house:

A house that is believed to be inhabited by ghosts.

ghost:

A spirit of a deceased person that appears to the living.

spirit:

An incorporeal supernatural being.

phantom:

A ghostly appearing figure.

Meaning: To frequently go to a place in a casual manner.

Example Sentence: He haunts the bar every weekend.

Meaning: To be overly present in someone's memories or mind.

Example Sentence: Her ex still haunts her thoughts.