vam·pire Pronunciation: \ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r\ Function: noun Etymology: French, from German Vampir, from Serbian vampir Date: 1732 1 : the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep 2 a : one who lives sejak preying on others b : a woman who exploits and ruins her lover
