Dreamer

/ˈdriː.mər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who dreams, especially a person who has visions or fantasies or who considers possibilities that are not grounded in practicality.

She is a dreamer, always talking about her plans to travel the world.

One who cherishes dreams or visions of the future, often idealistic or unrealistic.

As a young artist, he was a dreamer, believing he could change the art world with his bold ideas.

A person who is absorbed in their own thoughts, often to the detriment of their awareness of reality.

During the meeting, he was such a dreamer, lost in his thoughts instead of paying attention.

From Middle English 'dremere', related to the verb 'dream'.

dream big

To set ambitious goals or aspirations.

pipe dream

A fantastical hope or plan that is impossible to achieve.

dream on

A phrase used to tell someone that their hopes are unrealistic.

dream

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.

dreamlike

Having the qualities of a dream; unreal.

dreamscape

A landscape or scene reminiscent of a dream.

Daydreamer

He's such a daydreamer, always lost in thought during class.

Wishful thinker

Don't be a wishful thinker, it's time to face reality.