nounπShareA ghost or apparition."The old house was said to be haunted by a phantom, a ghostly figure seen by many neighbors. "supernaturalmythologyliteraturestoryappearancemindbeingtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality; an image that appears only in the mind; an illusion or delusion."The student felt a phantom pain in her arm, even though the injury was already healed. "mindappearancesensationbeingphenomenasupernaturaltoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA placeholder for a pair of players when there are an odd number of pairs playing."There were seven couples at the school dance, so one phantom was needed to complete the pairings for the square dance. "sportgametoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(medical imaging) A test object."The doctor used a phantom to practice positioning the ultrasound machine before scanning the patient. "medicinetechnologydevicetechnicalsciencetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIllusive."The promise of a relaxing weekend felt phantom; no actual rest materialized. "appearancemindbeingsupernaturaltoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFictitious or nonexistent."a phantom limb"mindphilosophysupernaturaltoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
