sandman

[ sand-man ]

/ ˈsændˌmæn /

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noun, plural sand·men.

the man who, in fairy tales or folklore, puts sand in the eyes of children to make them sleepy.

Origin of sandman

First recorded in 1860–65; sand + man

Words nearby sandman

sand-lime brick, sand lizard, sandlot, sandlotter, S&M, sandman, sand martin, sand myrtle, Sandor, sand painting, sandpaper

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Example sentences from the Web for sandman

"Yes, ve'll take care on you," added the Tinker and the Sandman.
Auriol|W. Harrison Ainsworth
She was telling him that the 'Sandman, with his umbrella, knows all about the little folks in town.
Our Little Danish Cousin|Luna May Innes
"Look 'em over yourself," rejoined the Sandman, pushing the book towards him.
Auriol|W. Harrison Ainsworth
"Exactly the case with the t'other," whispered the Tinker to the Sandman.
Auriol|W. Harrison Ainsworth

Slightly altering his position, the Sandman caught sight of a figure standing upon the planks above them.
Auriol|W. Harrison Ainsworth

British Dictionary definitions for sandman

sandman

/ (ˈsændˌmæn) /

noun plural -men

(in folklore) a magical person supposed to put children to sleep by sprinkling sand in their eyes

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单词	sandman
释义	sandman [ sand-man ] / ˈsændˌmæn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sandman ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural sand·men. the man who, in fairy tales or folklore, puts sand in the eyes of children to make them sleepy. Origin of sandman First recorded in 1860–65; sand + man Words nearby sandman sand-lime brick, sand lizard, sandlot, sandlotter, S&M, sandman, sand martin, sand myrtle, Sandor, sand painting, sandpaper Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sandman "Yes, ve'll take care on you," added the Tinker and the Sandman. Auriol\|W. Harrison Ainsworth She was telling him that the 'Sandman, with his umbrella, knows all about the little folks in town. Our Little Danish Cousin\|Luna May Innes "Look 'em over yourself," rejoined the Sandman, pushing the book towards him. Auriol\|W. Harrison Ainsworth "Exactly the case with the t'other," whispered the Tinker to the Sandman. Auriol\|W. Harrison Ainsworth Slightly altering his position, the Sandman caught sight of a figure standing upon the planks above them. Auriol\|W. Harrison Ainsworth British Dictionary definitions for sandman sandman / (ˈsændˌmæn) / noun plural -men (in folklore) a magical person supposed to put children to sleep by sprinkling sand in their eyes Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sandman coma, slumber, dream, trance, hibernation, torpor, dormancy, torpidity, lethargy, nod, catnap, repose, doze, nap, rest, shuteye, siesta, snooze, dullness, bedtime
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sandman

noun, plural sand·men.

Origin of sandman

Words nearby sandman

Example sentences from the Web for sandman

British Dictionary definitions for sandman

noun plural -men

Words related to sandman