noun
- a mythical figure in folklore who is said to sprinkle sand in children’s eyes to make them sleepy
Usage: folklore; children’s stories
Examples
- The mother told her child that the sandman would visit soon.
- According to the bedtime story, the sandman brings sweet dreams.
- The little girl rubbed her eyes and said the sandman must be coming.
- In many cultures, the sandman is a gentle figure who helps children fall asleep.
- The sandman sprinkled magical sand to send the children to dreamland.
- When you feel sleepy, people sometimes say the sandman is calling.