bad dream

noun

: a dream that is scary or upsetting : nightmare

Scary movies always give me bad dreams.

Examples of bad dream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Imagine everything that followed Michigan’s loss to Ohio State was a bad dream and Kyle Whittingham never rode his Harley-Davidson into the Big House. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Inevitably, soon after my head hits the pillow, the baby will wake up, or someone will call because of a bad dream or needing an escort to the bathroom. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 June 2026

There’s a bit of bad dream and doubt, and a bit of songwriting tips and tricks. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026

Ashley wakes up first to a bad dream. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026

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