Sandman (noun)

A mythical figure who is said to bring sleep by sprinkling sand in people's eyes, especially as depicted in children's stories and folklore.

Origin:

Derived from the word 'sand' and 'man'.

Examples:

1. She closed her eyes and dreamed of the sandman bringing her sweet dreams.
2. The story of the sandman was told to him by his grandmother every night before bed.
3. He was afraid of the sandman and refused to go to bed without the lights on.
4. The sandman was depicted as a friendly and gentle figure in the children's story.
5. She always felt safe and secure when the sandman came to visit her in her dreams.