Definitions

1. noun

A ghostly apparition or spirit, especially one believed to haunt a particular place.

“The old mansion was said to be haunted by a phantom, a ghostly figure in white.”

2. noun

A person or thing that exists in name or reputation only.

“The phantom of the opera is a famous musical character, but there is no real person behind the name.”

3. noun

An imaginary or nonexistent person or thing.

“The phantom of a lost love still haunts her.”

4. verb

To make or produce something that is not real or does not exist.

“The magician was able to phantom the illusion of a disappearing rabbit.”

5. verb

To appear or seem to exist as something that is not real.

“The phantom lights in the night sky were a beautiful sight.”

6. adjective

Not real or existing in name only.

“The phantom pain of her lost limb was still a problem for her.”