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Definition of dreamcatcher

dreamcatcher

/ˈdriːmˌkætʃ.ər/
dream · catch · er
Plural:dreamcatchers
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dreamcatcher Lexical Profile

dreamcatcher Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small decorative hoop, originating in Ojibwe and other Native American cultures, woven with a loose net or web and decorated with feathers and beads, traditionally hung above a bed to protect sleepers from bad dreams.

Example

"She hung a handmade willow dreamcatcher above the crib to bring the baby peaceful sleep."

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• Nearby Words

dreads
dream
dreamboat
dreamcatcher
dreamer
dreamfully
dreamily

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as an English compound of 'dream' and 'catcher', inspired by the traditional woven hoop charms (asabikeshiinh, meaning 'spider') of the Ojibwe people.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dreamcatcher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dreamcatcher
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