nightmare · n
nightmare (BAD EXPERIENCE)
B1 a very unpleasant experience
Dictionary examples:
My presentation became a nightmare when I accidentally showed my cat videos instead! (0.0)
My first date was a nightmare. I spilled spaghetti all over my shirt! (0.0)
The wedding was a nightmare. The cake fell on the bride's dress! (0.0)
Being trapped underwater is my worst nightmare. (43.3)
The whole journey was a nightmare - we lost our luggage and we arrived two days late. (44.4)
nightmare (BAD DREAM)
B1 a frightening dream
Dictionary examples:
In my nightmare, I went to school wearing only socks. (0.0)
In my nightmare, I was chased by an army of angry chickens. (0.0)
I had a nightmare where my teeth turned into jelly beans. (0.0)
I shouldn't have watched that movie - it'll give me nightmares. (26.4)
a terrifying nightmare (33.1)