poltergeist
noun
a ghost or spirit supposed to manifest its presence by noises, knockings, etc.
poltergeists
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pluralof poltergeist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Here are a few insulation options of which your poltergeists will surely approve.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
The latest is a 512-acre ranch in rural Utah that is supposedly a “hotspot” for UFOs, poltergeists, animal mutilations and “shadow creatures.”
From Scientific American ● Jun. 27, 2023
“The Haunting of Hill House,” his popular Netflix series from 2018, plays out like “Six Feet Under” with poltergeists.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
Families who swear their homes have been taken over by spirits, poltergeists, shadow people or demons call upon “The Dead Files” team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2020
The middle chapter looks at belief in supernatural agency—witches, demons, poltergeists.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
