dream catcher

or dream·catch·er

[ dreem kach-er ]

noun

1. a net or web woven onto a hoop and often adorned with feathers and beads, originating in Ojibwe culture and intended to provide protection, filter out bad dreams, or bring good dreams:

   The dream catcher above the baby's cradle was made with a traditional willow frame.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dream catcher¹

First recorded in 1975–80