slayer
word
/ˈsɫeɪɝ/
SLAY-ur
/slˈeɪɐ/
SLAY-uh
Definition
A slayer is a person or being who kills someone or something, often used for someone who kills monsters or dangerous creatures.
Usage & Nuances
"Slayer" is often used in fantasy, horror, or adventure contexts (e.g., "vampire slayer"). It is more dramatic than "killer" and less common in everyday conversation. Not used for normal crimes.
Spanish: asesino - matadorPortuguese (BR): matador - assassinoPortuguese (PT): matador - assassinoChinese (Simplified): 杀手 - 猎杀者Chinese (Traditional): 殺手 - 獵殺者Hindi: हत्यारा - संहारकArabic: قاتل - الصيّادBengali: বধকারী - হত্যাকারী (দানব/অপদেবতা)Russian: убийца (монстров) - истребительJapanese: スレイヤー - 殺し屋（怪物・魔物退治）Vietnamese: kẻ diệt quái - sát thủ (quái vật)Korean: 슬레이어 - 퇴치자(괴물)Turkish: katil (canavar) - avcı (canavar)Urdu: قاتل (عفریت یا بلا)Indonesian: pembasmi - pembunuh (monster)
Example Sentences
She became a famous slayer of monsters.
basic
The village called for a slayer to protect them.
basic
He's known as the legendary vampire slayer.
natural
Don't mess with her—she's a demon slayer for a reason.
natural
The slayer defeated the dragon.
basic
The story follows a teenage slayer balancing school and saving the world.
natural