nightmare
Translation
nightmare, bad dream
Examples
I had a terrible nightmare last night.
I had a terrible nightmare last night.
The trip turned into a complete nightmare.
The trip turned into a complete nightmare.
Grammar Patterns
((a nightmare)) a frightening dream or experience I had a nightmare about falling.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bad dream, horror; Antonyms: sweet dream, daydream
Etymology
From Old English 'niht' (night) + 'mare' (an evil spirit thought to afflict sleepers).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'mare' (a female horse) running wildly through the 'night', which would be a scary sight.