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1daydream
noun day·dream \ˈdā-ˌdrēm\
: pleasant thoughts about your life or future that you have while you are awake
Full Definition of DAYDREAM
: a pleasant visionary usually wishful creation of the imagination
— day·dream·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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First Known Use of DAYDREAM
1685
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Rhymes with DAYDREAM
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2daydream
verb
: to think pleasant thoughts about your life or future while you are awake
Full Definition of DAYDREAM
intransitive verb
: to have a daydream
— day·dream·er noun
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First Known Use of DAYDREAM
1820
DAYDREAMING Defined for Kids
1daydream
noun day·dream \ˈdā-ˌdrēm\
Definition of DAYDREAM for Kids
: a person's pleasant and usually wishful thoughts about life
2daydream
verb
day·dreamedday·dream·ing
Definition of DAYDREAM for Kids
: to think pleasant and usually wishful thoughts while awake <He spent class daydreaming about vacation.>
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daydream
noun day·dream \ˈdā-ˌdrēm\
Medical Definition of DAYDREAM
: a visionary creation of the imagination experienced while awake; especially : a gratifying reverie usually of wish fulfillment
—daydream intransitive verb
—day·dream·er noun
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