Main Entry: ¹dream

Pronunciation: \ˈdrēm\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English dreem, from Old English drēam noise, joy, and Old Norse draumr dream; akin to Old High German troum dream

Date: 13th century

1 : a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep — compare rem sleep
2 : an experience of waking life having the characteristics of a dream: as a : a visionary creation of the imagination : daydream b : a state of mind marked by abstraction or release from reality : reverie c : an object seen in a dreamlike state : vision
3 : something notable for its beauty, excellence, or enjoyable quality <the new car is a dream to operate>
4 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