nightmare
Pronunciation
/ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/

Definition & Meaning of "nightmare"in English

Nightmare
01

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

nightmare definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
nightmares
Examples
The horror movie I watched last night gave me nightmares.
02

a situation or experience that is extremely unpleasant, difficult, or challenging

Examples
Losing her passport abroad turned into a complete nightmare.
03

a person or thing that is difficult, unpleasant, or causes trouble

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