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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

wraith

/ˈreɪθ/ noun · British & US
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What does wraith mean?

noun

A ghostly apparition; a faint or shadowy outline of a person or thing. A person who is dying or has died, especially one who is said to appear to the living.

Example

"The wraith of the old castle loomed in the darkness, a haunting reminder of the past."

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