goblin
noun
gob·lin ˈgä-blən 
: an ugly or grotesque sprite that is usually mischievous and sometimes evil and malicious
Synonyms
- brownie
- dwarf
- elf
- faerie
- faery
- fairy
- fay
- gnome
- gremlin
- hobgoblin
- kobold
- leprechaun
- pixie
- pixy
- puck
- sprite
- troll
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Example Sentences
dressed up the toddlers like goblins for Halloween
Recent Examples on the Web Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. 
The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2022 This set includes seven figures: Gandalf the Grey; the Dwarf brothers Nori, Dori and Ori; two goblin soldiers, Goblin Scribe; and the oversized Great Goblin. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2022 On Monday, in the city of Highland Park, Ill., a deranged goblin of a man opened fire on a July 4 parade, killing seven innocent people and wounding three dozen others. The Editors, National Review, 6 July 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2022 See More
The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2022 This set includes seven figures: Gandalf the Grey; the Dwarf brothers Nori, Dori and Ori; two goblin soldiers, Goblin Scribe; and the oversized Great Goblin. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2022 On Monday, in the city of Highland Park, Ill., a deranged goblin of a man opened fire on a July 4 parade, killing seven innocent people and wounding three dozen others. The Editors, National Review, 6 July 2022 Magic Portal: Teams steps into a world of trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind by magic portals, each guarded by a goblin. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English gobelin, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin gobelinus, ultimately from Greek kobalos rogue
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
goblin
noun
gob·lin ˈgä-blən
: an ugly and often evil imaginary creature
goblins
noun
as in elves
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers dressed up the toddlers like goblins for Halloween Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- elves
- fairies
- dwarves
- dwarfs
- faeries
- gnomes
- kobolds
- pixies
- trolls
- hobgoblins
- sprites
- leprechauns
- gremlins
- brownies
- fays
- pucks
- ghouls
- ogres
- nixies
- imps
- kelpies
- changelings
- little people
- banshees
- hags