sandman

• Personagem mítico ou folclórico que joga areia nos olhos das crianças para fazê-las dormir. Também pode se referir ao próprio sono ou ao ato de dormir.

A mythical elf or figure in fairy stories who sprinkles sand into children's eyes to make them fall asleep.

1. Mythical figureA2informal

   A legendary elf or creature from folklore who is said to sprinkle magical sand into children's eyes to make them fall asleep.

   Figura mitológica

   • The sandman visits every night to help children drift off to sleep.
   • My mother used to say the sandman was coming when I was a child.
   • In the story, the sandman gently sprinkles sand over the bedroom.

   Sinônimosdustman