"Dracula" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Dracula" Meaning

Dracula is a fictional character, a vampire, created by Irish author Bram Stoker in his 1897 novel "Dracula". He is often depicted as a blood-sucking creature of the night, with supernatural powers, who haunts and preys on humans, especially blood virgins. The name "Dracula" comes from the Order of the Dragon, a medieval chivalric order founded by Vlad III Dracula, a brutal and feared prince from Wallachia (now part of Romania). The fictional character's name is meant to evoke the association with the real Dracula's reputation as a bloodthirsty tyrant.

"Dracula" Examples

Usage Examples for "Dracula"

"The novel was inspired by the legend of Dracula, the infamous vampire created by Bram Stoker." (#21st century literature)
"I'm not afraid of Dracula, because I know it's just a myth," said the brave teenager. (#fearless)
"The tourists took a Dracula tour in Transylvania to get a glimpse of the spooky Castel Bran." (#travel)
"The actor's performance as Dracula was so convincing that it sent shivers down the spines of the audience." (#acting)
"The writer's book on Dracula's history is a must-read for fans of the character." (#nonfiction)