Poltergeist (noun)

A supernatural force or entity that is believed to cause physical disturbances, such as making noises, moving objects, or creating other disturbances.

Origin:

German poltergeist 'noisy ghost', from poltern 'to make noise' + geist 'ghost'.

Examples:

1. Many people believe that poltergeists are the result of trapped spirits or residual energy from a past event.
2. Poltergeists are often associated with haunted houses and other locations where strange and unexplained events occur.
3. The family reported strange noises and objects moving on their own, leading some to believe that their home was plagued by a poltergeist.
4. Poltergeists have been a topic of interest for centuries, with tales of these ghostly entities dating back to ancient civilizations.
5. The poltergeist activity in the house stopped as suddenly as it began, leaving the family to wonder what had caused the disturbances.