Morpheus

noun

Mor·​pheus ˈmȯr-fē-əs How to pronounce Morpheus (audio) -ˌfyüs How to pronounce Morpheus (audio)
-ˌfüs
: the Greek god of dreams

Examples of Morpheus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Sandman follows Sturridge’s Morpheus, lord of a mystical realm known as The Dreaming, who is the keeper of all of humanity’s dreams (and nightmares). Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 2 July 2024 Starting with this inaugural issue, Watch Party is your Yoda, Morpheus, Gandalf and Dumbledore rolled into one, a guide to the best movies and TV shows out there and new favorites for every taste. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024 Laurence Fishburne is a talented actor who has played a range of characters from Morpheus to Mr. Clean. Peter Bart, Deadline, 21 June 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Morpheus was in the 14th century

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“Morpheus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Morpheus. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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