ghost

noun B1

Meaning

A ghost is the spirit of a dead person that is believed to appear to the living.
💡 People often confuse "ghost" with "spirit," but "ghost" usually refers to a specific appearance.

Example Sentences

I do not believe in ghosts because they are not real .
I saw a ghost in the old house last night .
I think I saw a ghost in the old house .

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