Phantom
Pronunciation: /ˈfæntəm/
Phantom (noun)
- a ghost or spirit that people believe they see
- something that seems real but does not exist
- an invisible or hidden force affecting situations
Examples
- The old house was rumored to be haunted by a phantom.
- She claimed to have seen a phantom in the mirror.
Common collocations: phantom sighting, phantom haunting, phantom idea, phantom hope, phantom presence
Phantom (adjective)
- describing something that is not real or does not exist
Examples
- The phantom pain lingered long after the injury healed.
- He pursued a phantom goal that was unattainable.