First Known Use: 13th century
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1dream
noun, often attributive \ˈdrēm\
: a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep
: an idea or vision that is created in your imagination and that is not real
: something that you have wanted very much to do, be, or have for a long time
Full Definition of DREAM
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: a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep — compare rem sleep
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: something notable for its beauty, excellence, or enjoyable quality <the new car is a dream to operate>
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a : a strongly desired goal or purpose <a dream of becoming president> b : something that fully satisfies a wish : ideal <a meal that was a gourmet's dream>
— dream·ful \-fəl\ adjective
— dream·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— dream·ful·ness noun
— dream·less adjective
— dream·less·ly adverb
— dream·less·ness noun
— dream·like \ˈdrēm-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of DREAM
Middle English dreem, from Old English drēam noise, joy, and Old Norse draumr dream; akin to Old High German troum dream
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2dream
verb
: to have visions and thoughts in your sleep : to have a dream while you are sleeping
: to think about something that you wish would happen or something that you want to do or be
dreamed \ˈdrem(p)t, ˈdrēmd\ or dreamt \ˈdrem(p)t\ dream·ing \ˈdrē-miŋ\
Full Definition of DREAM
intransitive verb
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: to have a dream
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: to indulge in daydreams or fantasies <dreaming of a better future>
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: to appear tranquil or dreamy <houses dream in leafy shadows — Gladys Taber>
transitive verb
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: to have a dream of
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: to consider as a possibility : imagine
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: to pass (time) in reverie or inaction <dreaming the hours away>
— dream of
: to consider possible or fitting <wouldn't dream of disturbing you>
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First Known Use of DREAM
13th century
DREAMLIKE Defined for Kids
1dream
noun \ˈdrēm\
Definition of DREAM for Kids
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: a series of thoughts or visions that occur during sleep
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: something very pleasing <Our vacation was a dream.>
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: a goal that is wished for <It's her dream to travel.>
2dream
verb
dreamed \ˈdremt, ˈdrēmd\ or dreamt \ˈdremt\dream·ing \ˈdrē-miŋ\
Definition of DREAM for Kids
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: to have a series of thoughts or visions while sleeping
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: to spend time having daydreams
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: to think of as happening or possible <I dream of a better world.>
— dream·er \ˈdrē-mər\ noun
— dream up
: to think of or invent <Did you dream up this plan?>
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