goblin

noun

gob·lin ˈgä-blən

Synonyms of goblin next

: an ugly or grotesque sprite that is usually mischievous and sometimes evil and malicious

Examples of goblin in a Sentence

dressed up the toddlers like goblins for Halloween

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The grandfather is eventually kidnapped by goblins, forcing the siblings to find and rescue him while a witch named Muriel plans to unleash a powerful demon named Bahamut, which could mean the end of the world. —

Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024 Even some of the little neighborhood goblins stayed home – possibly to watch television. —

Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024 So as ghosts and goblins roam the streets this Halloween season, remember that market fears, like shadows in the night, are often more frightening in our imagination than in reality. —

Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The event, at the Denver Savoy, will also feature a custom mini-labyrinth and a goblin band in addition to The Whimsy of Things. —

John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goblin