vampirism

noun

vam·​pir·​ism ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r-ˌi-zəm 

1

: belief in vampires

2

: the actions of a vampire

Examples of vampirism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The slow rate at which this is occurring indicates this cosmic vampirism will last for hundreds of thousands to billions of years. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Dawnwalker is similar in terms of its branching storyline and great side quests, but unique with how vampirism affects gameplay. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Interrogations into rabbit vampirism aside, Bunnicula compelled me most because its narrator is a dog—one who, despite his aptitude for writing, cannot otherwise communicate with people. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

For vampire fans, Vampire Videos with Dan Owen and Hugh McStay bite into 100 years of vampirism on film and TV. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for vampirism

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Medical Definition

vampirism

noun

vam·​pir·​ism -ˌpī(ə)r-ˌiz-əm 

: a sexual perversion in which gratification is obtained by the drawing of blood