Haunt

/hɔːnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place frequently visited, especially by a particular group.

The café became a popular haunt for local artists.

A ghost or spirit that is believed to appear in a specific place.

Legend has it that the haunt of the pirate still lingers near the old shipwreck.

verb

To visit frequently or continually; to appear in a place often.

The ghost is said to haunt the old castle, wandering its halls at night.

To inhabit or frequent a place in a way that causes unease.

The memories of their past mistakes continue to haunt him.

To be persistently in someone's mind, affecting their thoughts or feelings.

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.

To frequently go to a place in a casual manner.

He haunts the bar every weekend.

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

Her ex still haunts her thoughts.