Sandmen Meaning in English
word · lemma: sandman
Definition
'Sandmen' is the plural of 'sandman,' which refers to imaginary beings in folklore who are said to sprinkle sand in children's eyes to help them fall asleep and dream.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in stories, fairy tales, and fantasy; rarely used outside these contexts. Most commonly refers to magical characters that help people sleep. Not related to real sand or men made of sand.
Example Sentences
Many bedtime stories talk about the sandmen who help children fall asleep.
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The old book had pictures of magical sandmen.
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Some children believe the sandmen visit them every night.
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Growing up, I was told the sandmen would sprinkle magic dust on my eyes to help me sleep.
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In some fairy tales, the sandmen travel from house to house at night.
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Even though I knew the sandmen weren’t real, the idea always made falling asleep easier.
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