vanished

Vanished is the past tense and past participle of the verb vanish. In general use, vanish means to disappear suddenly and completely from sight or existence. A person or object may vanish, as in “the lighthouse beam vanished in the fog,” or a rumor may vanish, as in “the rumor vanished after investigation.” Etymology: from Middle English vanissen, from Old French vanir, from Latin vanus meaning empty, void.

In culture and media, vanished is a common title for films, television episodes, novels, and songs, typically dealing with disappearance or mystery. Because many works share this title, references usually require additional context such as the director, author, or year. In journalism and reporting, “vanished” is used to describe something that disappeared—often a person reported missing or an object that cannot be found. The phrase “vanished without a trace” is idiomatic and frequently used in both everyday language and news accounts.