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Definition of ogre

ogre

/ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/
o · gre
Adverb:ogreishly
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Plural:ogres
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Adjective:ogreish
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• noun

1

A hideous, man-eating giant or monster appearing in folklore and fairy tales.

Example

"In the traditional fairy tale, the clever hero outwits the fierce ogre guarding the mountain bridge."

2

An exceptionally cruel, terrifying, or tyrannical person.

Example

"Although the strict professor had a reputation for being an ogre, he proved to be a generous mentor to dedicated students."

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• Rhymes for ogre

• Nearby Words

ogle
ogler
ogooue
ogre
ogress
ogun
oh

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from French 'ogre', popularized by Charles Perrault in his 1697 collection of fairy tales, and likely derived ultimately from Latin 'Orcus', a Roman god of the underworld.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ogre. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ogre
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