slayer

American  

[slay-er] / ˈsleɪ ər /

noun

• slayers
  plural

1. a person who kills another person or creature, usually violently, or who destroys something.

   In the movie, the prince is a dragon slayer on a mission to kill the dragon responsible for corrupting the heart of the king.

   In Hindu legend, the goddess Kalaratri is worshiped as the slayer of darkness and ignorance.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• slayers
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of slayer

slay ( def. ) + -er ¹

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Example Sentences

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slayer slayers

And the aging-out of Judith, who named herself after the slayer of Holofernes and whom the Agency is trying to retire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Let’s see if Hall can be his own slayer on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026

Actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who was set to lead the show as a supernatural slayer opposite Gellar, lamented the cancellation on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026

Dr. Ilko argues that Guglielmo's reputation as a dragon slayer came from his role in cleansing the environment and restoring the valley's productivity.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026

"Small wonder he's faithless, with the King- slayer for a father."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Stakeholders: It makes me think of vampire slayers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026

In the main, however, townsfolk do not roll out the welcome wagon for these slayers for hire.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2023

Last year’s follow-up “As Above, So Below” continues her sharp social critiques, reflections and genre-blending with pond-hopping collabs with American bar slayers Joey Bada$$ and Denzel Curry and ’70s Zamrock greats Witch.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2023

With this win Tiafoe moved toward the front of the line of would-be dragon slayers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2022

Except for two sets of boot prints, one bearing a diamond pattern and the other a Cat’s Paw design, the slayers had left not a single clue.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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