Dreamcatcher

Pronunciation: /ˈdriːmˌkætʃər/

Definitions of dreamcatcher

noun a small hoop containing a woven mesh and feathers or beads, believed to give its owner good dreams by trapping the bad ones

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a dreamcatcher to hang above my bed.

A2 She believes that her dreamcatcher will protect her from bad dreams.

B1 The dreamcatcher swayed gently in the breeze, casting a calming spell over the room.

B2 As a gift, she received a beautifully handcrafted dreamcatcher from her friend.

C1 The intricate design of the dreamcatcher captured the attention of all who entered the room.

C2 The dreamcatcher, with its delicate feathers and beads, was a work of art that brought peace to the room.

Examples of dreamcatcher in a Sentence

formal The dreamcatcher is a traditional Native American craft used to protect sleeping individuals from bad dreams.

informal I bought a dreamcatcher at the souvenir shop to hang above my bed.

slang Check out this cool dreamcatcher I found at the flea market!

figurative She saw the dreamcatcher as a symbol of hope and positivity in her life.

Grammatical Forms of dreamcatcher

• past tense: dreamt
• plural: dreamcatchers
• comparative: more dreamcatcher
• superlative: most dreamcatcher
• present tense: dreamcatches
• future tense: will dreamcatch
• perfect tense: have dreamt
• continuous tense: is dreamcatching
• singular: dreamcatcher
• positive degree: dreamcatcher
• infinitive: to dreamcatch
• gerund: dreamcatching
• participle: dreamcatching

Origin and Evolution of dreamcatcher

First Known Use: 1929 year

Language of Origin: Ojibwe

Story behind the word: Dreamcatchers are believed to have originated from the Ojibwe people, a Native American tribe located in the northern United States and Canada. According to Ojibwe legend, a spider woman known as Asibikaashi protected the tribe's children from nightmares by weaving a web-like object using willow hoops and sinew, which would catch and filter out bad dreams while allowing good dreams to pass through.

Evolution of the word: The concept of dreamcatchers has evolved from being a traditional Ojibwe talisman to a popular symbol in modern culture, often used for decoration and as a symbol of protection against negative energy.