sandman meaning

UK US /ˈsændmæn/ 2 syllables

sandman (noun): an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy.

Definition of sandman

  1. an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy

    Type of: elf

How to pronounce sandman

sandman is pronounced /ˈsændmæn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in AN · 7-letter words

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