Horror story

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounA fictional narrative of horrifying and often supernatural events.

"The film is based on a horror story by Edgar Allan Poe."

2.NounA disturbing rumour.

"We've heard horror stories about people being attacked in the elevator."

3.NounAn unpleasant experience.

"It was more of a horror story than a vacation."

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