Frankenstein
noun
Fran·ken·stein
ˈfraŋ-kən-ˌstīn 
also -ˌstēn
1
a
: the title character in Mary W. Shelley's novel Frankenstein who creates a monster that ruins his life
b
: a monster in the shape of a man especially in popularized versions of the Frankenstein story
2
: a monstrous creation
especially
: a work or agency that ruins its originator
Examples of Frankenstein in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The rogues gallery includes Dr. Victoria Frankenstein’s Monster and the alluring Bride of Frankenstein.
—
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 June 2024
While the best parts of biomedical innovation are represented by ringing the bell at a cancer hospital after the final round of chemotherapy, the worst are reminiscent of Frankenstein’s monster.
—Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Robert B. Aderholt, STAT, 14 June 2024
That was the extent of mentioning the Frankenstein makeup.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 June 2024
This mesmerizing riff on Frankenstein is one of the best horror films of 2023.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for Frankenstein 
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 June 2024
While the best parts of biomedical innovation are represented by ringing the bell at a cancer hospital after the final round of chemotherapy, the worst are reminiscent of Frankenstein’s monster.
—Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Robert B. Aderholt, STAT, 14 June 2024
That was the extent of mentioning the Frankenstein makeup.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 June 2024
This mesmerizing riff on Frankenstein is one of the best horror films of 2023.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for Frankenstein
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'Frankenstein.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Articles Related to Frankenstein
Dictionary Entries Near Frankenstein
Cite this Entry
“Frankenstein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Frankenstein. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share