1
: a hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings : monster
2
: a dreaded person or object
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Examples of ogre in a Sentence
The book portrays their father as an ogre who mistreated them.
a horror movie filled with ogres and demons of every description
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At Shrek’s Swamp Meet, guests are able to interact with their favorite ogres like Shrek and Princess Fiona, as well as their beloved pal Donkey.
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Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Sure, you’ll get pummeled by giant monsters, from griffins and ogres to lumbering cyclopses, but more than honing your combat skills, the game is all about internalizing its airtight logic and acting accordingly.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 June 2024
Based on Russian folklore, the story is about a villainous ogre who is confronted by a beautiful, magical bird with flame-like feathers.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Myers has voiced the giant green ogre in several Shrek projects since the original film’s release.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2024
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Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Sure, you’ll get pummeled by giant monsters, from griffins and ogres to lumbering cyclopses, but more than honing your combat skills, the game is all about internalizing its airtight logic and acting accordingly.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 June 2024
Based on Russian folklore, the story is about a villainous ogre who is confronted by a beautiful, magical bird with flame-like feathers.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
Myers has voiced the giant green ogre in several Shrek projects since the original film’s release.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Ogre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ogre. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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ogre
noun1
: an ugly giant of fairy tales and folklore that eats people
2
: a dreaded person or object
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