nightmares
Translation
nightmares, bad dreams
Examples
He often has nightmares about the war.
He often has nightmares about the war.
Grammar Patterns
((to have nightmares)) to experience frightening dreams Some children have nightmares after watching scary movies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bad dreams, horrors
Etymology
Plural of 'nightmare'. From Old English 'niht' (night) + 'mare' (evil spirit).
Memory Tips
This is just the plural form of 'nightmare'. Remember one 'nightmare', then think of many 'nightmares'.