haunts
|haunts|
/hɔːnt/
(haunt)
frequent visit
Etymology
'haunt' originates from 'Old French', specifically the word 'hanter', where 'hanter' meant 'to frequent'.
'haunt' changed from the Middle English word 'haunten' (from Old French 'hanter') and eventually became the modern English word 'haunt'.
Initially, it meant 'to frequent', but over time it evolved to include the current senses 'to visit repeatedly' and 'to cause persistent distress or preoccupation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
places that a person frequently visits; favorite or habitual haunts.
His favorite haunts are the local pubs.
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Noun 2
places reputed to be frequented by ghosts or spirits.
Old houses are common haunts for ghost stories.
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Verb 1
third-person singular of 'haunt': to frequent or be a regular visitor to (a place).
She haunts the campus library late at night.
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Last updated: 2025/11/03 07:21