Niflheim

noun

Nifl·​heim ˈni-vəl-ˌhām 

: the abode of the dead in Norse mythology

Examples of Niflheim in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Norse mythology, the ash tree known as Yggdrasill binds together all nine worlds, from the underworld of Niflheim to the realm of the gods, Asgard. — Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025

Mickey 17 Bong Joon Ho's first directorial feature since 2020's Parasite is a sci-fi black comedy starring Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, a disposable crew member on a mission to colonize the ice planet Niflheim. — Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Bonus features include: Behind the Lens: Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 Mickey 17: A World Reimagined The Faces of Niflheim Theatrical Trailers Is Mickey 17 Available to Stream in the US? — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025

The environment of Niflheim was pure movie-magic, combining special and visual effects. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse Niflheimr

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Niflheim

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime