monster

Definition

A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or mythical kind.

Etymology

From Middle English monstre, from Old French monstre, mostre, moustre, from Latin mōnstrum.

Example Sentences

• "O, 'twas a din to fright a monster's ear,/ to make an earthquake."
• "[T]he monſter [sc. a tiger], rouſed by the noiſe, ſtarted forward, preſented ſuch a viſage of horror, and raiſed ſuch a hideous roar, that the hearts of the bold were contracted, and the nerves of the valiant unſtrung."
• "He caught Grendel's right hand, and still without rising from his bed, stopped the monster's onrush."

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