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thriller

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈθrɪlɚ/ · UK /ˈθrɪlə/

thriller means: A book, film, or play with an exciting story, often involving crime and danger.

noun

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A book, film, or play with an exciting story, often involving crime and danger.

  • We watched a thriller last night.
  • She writes thrillers about missing people.
  • Is this book a thriller or a romance?

Similar words: suspense story

Common phrases: crime thriller, psychological thriller, read a thriller

Questions about thriller

What does thriller mean?

A book, film, or play with an exciting story, often involving crime and danger.

What is thriller in other languages?

Türkçe: gerilim filmi · Español: thriller · Français: thriller · Deutsch: Thriller · Italiano: thriller · 日本語: スリラー

How do you pronounce thriller?

In American English /ˈθrɪlɚ/; in British English /ˈθrɪlə/.

How do you use thriller in a sentence?

We watched a thriller last night. She writes thrillers about missing people.

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