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slayer

/ˈsleɪ.ər/
slay · er
Plural:slayers
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• noun

1

A person or creature that kills another, especially in a violent manner or in folklore and fantasy (such as a killer of monsters or dragons).

Example

"In medieval legends, the heroic knight is celebrated as the slayer of a fierce dragon."

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• Rhymes for slayer

• Nearby Words

slavishly
slaw
slay
slayer
slaying
sleaze
sleazebag

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English sleyer, derived from Old English slaga ('killer, murderer'), from the verb slēan ('to strike, smite, or kill').

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