nightmare

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈnaɪt.mɛə/
/naɪt.mɛəɹ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep.

2 Definition

Sleep paralysis.

3 Definition

A very bad or frightening dream.

Example Sentences
  • I had a nightmare that I tried to run but could neither move nor breathe.
4 Definition

Any bad, miserable, difficult or terrifying situation or experience that arouses anxiety, terror, agony or great displeasure.

Example Sentences
  • Cleaning up after identity theft can be a nightmare of phone calls and letters.