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monsters of the week

monsters of the week is the plural of monster of the week.

Meaning of monster of the week

Noun

monster of the week (plural monsters of the week)

  1. (informal) Any of the antagonists that briefly appear in episodic forms of fiction, especially television series.
    • The appearance and abilities of the creatures can be changed from story to story to create the standard “monster of the week” that is found in popular magical girl, sentai manga and anime.2005, David Okum, Manga Monster Madness, page 66

Questions about monsters of the week

What is monsters of the week the plural of?
Monsters of the week is the plural of monster of the week.

Words near monsters of the week in the dictionary

  1. monsterly
  2. monsterology
  3. monsterous
  4. monsterously
  5. monsters
  6. monsters of the week
  7. monsters-in-law
  8. monstersaurian
  9. monstersaurid
  10. monstersaurids
  11. monstership

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