haunted house
The term "haunted house" can refer to both a building believed to be occupied by supernatural entities and a popular attraction designed to scare visitors.
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Definition
B2Paranormal
(general)A building thought to be inhabited by spirits or ghosts, often linked to past tragic events.
Example
- Many people believe the old mansion on the hill is a haunted house.
- The haunted house was said to be the site of several ghost sightings.
B1Entertainment
(informal)An attraction designed to scare visitors with spooky decorations, eerie sounds, and actors portraying ghosts or monsters.
Example
- We visited a haunted house at the amusement park for Halloween.
- The haunted house attraction had everyone screaming in fear.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "haunted house":
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