Thriller (noun)

1. A genre of fiction, film, or television that is intended to excite and thrill the audience.
2. A type of movie or book that is full of suspense and drama.

Origin:

The word "thriller" comes from the middle english word "thrillen" which means "to pierce or wound", it was used in the late 19th century to describe a type of fiction or play intended to thrill or excite the audience.

Examples:

1. The thriller novel kept me on the edge of my seat until the end.
2. The movie was a thriller that kept the audience guessing.
3. He loved reading thrillers and mystery novels.
4. The thriller movie was a box office success.
5. The thriller genre is characterized by high tension and suspense.