Dreamlet

/ˈdriːmlət/ noun

Definition

A small or insignificant dream, or a brief dream fragment.

Etymology

From dream + -let (a diminutive suffix meaning 'small one'). The suffix -let comes from Old French -elet, originally from Latin -illus, used to create terms for smaller versions of things.

Kelly Says

The diminutive suffix -let appears in everyday words like 'booklet' and 'droplet,' but literary authors used 'dreamlet' in the 19th century to describe those fleeting, half-remembered dreams that vanish the moment you wake up.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.