Dream

/driːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

Last night, I had a strange dream about flying.

A strongly desired goal or purpose.

Her dream is to become a published author.

An ideal or aspiration.

He has always pursued his dream of traveling the world.

verb

To experience a series of thoughts, images, or emotions while asleep.

I often dream about my childhood home.

To imagine or conceive of something as a possibility.

She dreams of a better future for her children.

Old English 'drēam', meaning 'joy, music, or noisy merriment.'

pipe dream

An impractical or unattainable dream or hope.

dream big

To have ambitious goals or aspirations.

a dream come true

A realization of one's aspirations or wishes.

daydream

A series of pleasant thoughts about something one would like to achieve.

nightmare

A frightening or unpleasant dream.

dreamer

A person who dreams or has dreams.

To dream of something unrealistic or fanciful.

He's just dreaming; that plan isn't going to work.

To imagine or fantasize about something.

She was just dreaming about her perfect vacation.