dream catcher

American  

[dreem kach-er] / ˈdrim ˌkætʃ ər /

Or dreamcatcher

noun

1. a net or web woven onto a hoop and often adorned with feathers and beads, originating in Ojibwe culture and intended to provide protection, filter out bad dreams, or bring good dreams.

   The dream catcher above the baby's cradle was made with a traditional willow frame.

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Etymology

Origin of dream catcher

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

From the International Space Station this week, Mann showed off the dream catcher she took up with her, a childhood gift from her mother.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2022

Mann is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in California, and taking up her mother’s dream catcher, a small traditional webbed hoop believed to offer protection.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2022

The 40-minute display will feature aerial stunts with performers hanging from a giant dream catcher.

From BBC • May 9, 2022

To honor his traditions, Costandine sprinkled tobacco around his grave, burned sage to cleanse away any negative energy and hung a dream catcher to filter out any bad dreams.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2021

I watched the dream catcher spin to a stop.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline